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GR 240, Spain: what it is and when to go
GR 240 is a route in Sierra Nevada (Sulayr, the mountain of the sun) in Spain (Granada). Interests: 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
- Route in Sierra Nevada (Sulayr, the mountain of the sun) · Hiking
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 108 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 300 km
- From
- Centro visitantes "El Dornajo"
- To
- Centro visitantes "El Dornajo"
- Run by
- Junta de Andalucía
- Coordinates
- 37.13271, -3.43513
What it is and where
GR 240 is a route in Sierra Nevada (Sulayr, the mountain of the sun) in Spain (Granada).
It is in Granada, where this site lists 94 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.13271, -3.43513; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 108 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 300 km
- From
- Centro visitantes "El Dornajo"
- To
- Centro visitantes "El Dornajo"
- Run by
- Junta de Andalucía
It is one of the 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 GR 240 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.
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
- Campos de OteroHiking2.5 km
- Fuente de las AgüillasFountain located in Monachil, Spain3.3 km
- Refugio de San FranciscoMountains · Hiking5.2 km
- Albergue UniversitarioHistory6.0 km
- Vereda de la EstrellaHiking7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Vía de la Plata: ancient commercial and pilgrimage path
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Northern Way: cultural property in Municipios del Camino, Spain
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every Spain place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is GR 240?
It is a route in Sierra Nevada (Sulayr, the mountain of the sun) in Spain.
When is the best time to visit GR 240?
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 GR 240?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 108 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 Campos de Otero, Fuente de las Agüillas, Refugio de San Francisco. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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