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Parking your car in Sierra Nevada during the winter season can become a frustrating and expensive ordeal if you don’t know the options in advance. On peak sunny weekends and fresh powder days, over 10,000 vehicles ascend the mountain highway A-395 from Granada, creating bottlenecks and filling available parking spaces by mid-morning.
In this 2026 parking guide, we detail all official car parks in Pradollano and upper resort zones, daily rates, free parking options, campervan areas, and essential mountain driving advice.
1. Official Parking Options & Price Table (2026)
| Car Park | Location / Access | Capacity | 24-Hour Rate (Aprox.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Plaza de Andalucía (Subterráneo) | Direct lift access to gondolas (Pradollano center) | 2,644 underground bays | 20.00 € – 25.00 € / day |
| Parking Los Peñones (Aire Libre) | Upper resort (beside Virgen de las Nieves chairlift) | 800 outdoor bays | 12.00 € / day (Fixed) |
| Parking Las Sabinas | Mid-mountain road (beside High Performance Center) | 300 outdoor bays | 10.00 € / day |
| Hoya de la Mora (Final de Carretera) | High altitude (2,500 m, non-skier sledging zone) | Roadside bays | FREE (Gratuito) |
2. Parking Plaza de Andalucía (The Most Convenient)
The 4-level covered underground car park beneath Plaza de Andalucía is the largest underground mountain parking in Europe. Its major advantage is that you park indoors sheltered from freezing snow and wind, take the elevator up, and step directly onto the snow in front of the ski lifts. Pre-booking online via Cetursa often yields discounts of 10% to 15%.
3. Budget Alternative: Parking Los Peñones
If you want to save money, drive up past the village along the winding upper road to Los Peñones (2,350 m altitude). At a flat rate of just 12 € per day, it is half the cost of the underground car park, and sits directly next to the Virgen de las Nieves chairlift so you can ski right in and out.
4. Campervans and Motorhomes
Motorhomes and campervans are prohibited from overnight parking inside the central Pradollano streets. Dedicated motorhome parking with electricity hookups and greywater disposal is located at the Los Peñones Motorhome Area (approx. 15-18 € per night).
5. Essential Mountain Driving Tips (A-395)
- Snow Chains (Cadenas): Carrying snow chains in your trunk is legally mandatory on the A-395 whenever the Civil Guard activates chain controls. Driving without chains when required carries a 200 € fine.
- Anti-Freeze Washer Fluid: Fill your windshield washer with winter-grade fluid rated down to -15 °C. Standard summer water will freeze instantly on your windshield.
Consider taking the stress-free bus from Granada to Sierra Nevada and check parking in Granada capital.
