Place to visit
Cabañas Viejas, Spain: what it is and when to go
Cabañas Viejas is a mountain hut in Spain (Granada), at 1,675 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 1,675 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 113 km as the crow flies
- Booking
- Not needed
- Run by
- Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales (MAPAMA)
- Coordinates
- 37.12307, -3.35508
What it is and where
Cabañas Viejas is a mountain hut in Spain (Granada), at 1,675 m above sea level.
It is in Granada, where this site lists 94 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.12307, -3.35508; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Booking
- Not needed
- Run by
- Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales (MAPAMA)
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cabañas Viejas is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulPossible14:19
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Hiking | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cabañas Viejas has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cortijos del HornilloMountains · Hiking1.2 km
- Vereda de la EstrellaHiking1.2 km
- Refugio de la CucarachaMountains · Hiking1.6 km
- Refugio del AceralMountains · Hiking3.0 km
- Refugio de San FranciscoMountains · Hiking3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Mountains
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
- Mulhacén: highest mountain of the Sierra Nevada in Spain
- Rock of Gibraltar: monolithic limestone promontory located in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar
- Monte Perdido: mountain in Huesca, next to the border with France
- Coma Pedrosa: mountain in Andorra
Every Spain place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cabañas Viejas?
It is a mountain hut in Spain.
When is the best time to visit Cabañas Viejas?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Cabañas Viejas?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 113 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cortijos del Hornillo, Vereda de la Estrella, Refugio de la Cucaracha. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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