Just 15 minutes from the city of Granada, where the Genil River leaves the high peaks of Sierra Nevada to embrace the fertile Vega, lies Pinos Genil. This municipality is a thermal refuge, a gastronomic haven and the setting of one of the most romantic stories in Granada’s engineering history.

Pinos Genil was one of the emblematic stops of the legendary Sierra Nevada Tramway, the ambitious project promoted by the Duke of San Pedro de Galatino, which aimed to connect the city with the perpetual snows. Today, the Tramway Interpretation Centre, located in the former station, is a time capsule where visitors can see locomotives, original plans and learn about the story of entrepreneur and educator Berta Wilhelmi.

Thanks to its strategic location in the valley and the direct influence of Sierra Nevada’s snowmelt, Pinos Genil enjoys temperatures between 5°C and 7°C lower than those in Granada city. It is the perfect place to escape the heat and reconnect with calm and fresh air, offering a wide range of hiking routes and trails.

From Granada city, it is easy to reach by interurban public bus (Line 390). Experiencing the festivities in honour of San Roque in August is highly recommended.

In recognition of its charm and commitment to quality, Pinos Genil holds the SICTED Destination distinction (Integrated System for Spanish Tourism Quality in Destinations) and is part of the Magical Villages of Spain network.

Elite sports laboratory

Thanks to its privileged location, Pinos Genil is a strategic high-performance enclave for professional sport and automotive engineering:

Cycling training hub: Its direct access to the Alto de Hazallanas and the peaks of Sierra Nevada makes it a preferred training area for elite teams. International cyclists prepare major stage races here, such as the Tour, the Giro and La Vuelta, tackling gradients exceeding 20%.
Automotive testing ground: The winding A-4026 road (Balcón de Canales) is a legendary setting for motorsport. Its technical layout, full of tight curves and steep slopes, is used by racing teams and manufacturers to test brakes, engines and cooling systems under high-mountain conditions.