There are three main public parking areas in the Sierra Nevada ski resort:
- The huge Plaza de Andalucia underground car park lies directly beneath the central square and has a capacity for 2,644 vehicles. It is well-located for the main shops, lifts and lift-pass office. Daily rates range from 18 – 22 Euros (W2019-20). The maximum vehicle height permitted is 2.2 metres in this car park.
- An overflow car park has been incorporated higher up in the ski village called Las Sabinas. It is less convenient in terms of proximity to the lifts, requiring the use of the public shuttle bus service but at 5 euros per day (W2019-20) it is a pretty small price to pay!
- The Los Peñones* car park offers 750 spaces at the top of the ski village and provides convenient parking with nearby chairlift access to the slopes. Costs run between 5-10 euros per day (W2019-20). The public shuttle bus service to the central squares passes by here approximately every 20 minutes.
A shuttle service (extra cost) operates throughout the day and into the evening to serve these two higher car parking areas.
Street parking is no longer an option with most areas now requiring payment via the parking metres.
PEAK PERIODS INCLUING WEEKENDS:
In spite of the large capacities, the car parks fill up very quickly during high season periods and weekends – especially if the snow conditions are good and weather is clear! During these times it is best to plan on arriving in the resort before by 8am to be sure of a place, (particularly down in the Plaza Andalucia car park). The underground car park is very often full by 9-9.30am!
POLICE:
Often, the Guardia Civil and Local Police will be stationed at certain points along the mountain road up from Granada. When the main carpark is full, they may not allow you to continue into resort and you will have to turn around.
HOWEVER, if you have a reservation in a hotel, you will be granted access upon proof of documentation. If you have a Season Parking pass, you will also be granted passage.
If you make it to resort and the main carpark is full, the local police will be present to redirect traffic accordingly.
If your car is towed away for non-permitted street parking, it is taken to a compound located on the second floor (Level -2) of the Plaza Andalucia car park. Fines vary subject to you being a resident in Spain or not.
Most hotels and many apartments have parking facilities either included or at extra cost so it is worthwhile considering the option to avoid complications! Or, of course, you could book our transfer service which is convenient, reasonably-priced and avoids thinking about driving or parking at all!