<Tr> <Th> Age of rock </Th> <Td> Tertiary </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Mountain type </Th> <Td> Alpine </Td> </Tr> <P> Sierra Nevada (meaning "mountain range covered in snow" in Spanish) is a mountain range in the region of Andalucia, in the province of Granada and, a little further, Málaga and Almería in Spain . It contains the highest point of continental Spain the third highest in Europe, after the Caucasus Mountains and the Alps, Mulhacén at 3,479 metres (11,414 ft) above sea level . </P> <P> It is a popular tourist destination, as its high peaks make skiing possible in one of Europe's most southerly ski resorts, in an area along the Mediterranean Sea predominantly known for its warm temperatures and abundant sunshine . At its foothills is found the city of Granada and, a little further, Almería and Málaga . </P>

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