Ski Sierra Nevada and you're in Southern Spain close to Granada. Despite its location, excellent snow record for skiing and snowboarding throughout the season at high altitude. A surprise for many.
Where
Ski Sierra Nevada and you are down towards the Southern area of Spain. With high altitude mountains and some great pistes, the skiing and snowboarding is great for all levels of skier - although off-piste is a little limited. This is one ski area that has a lot to offer visitors, and with Malaga airport 2 hours 30 minutes away, access won't be a problem. So why not come and ski one of the highest resorts in Europe? You won't be disappointed.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
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TOTAL PISTE : |
km |
LONGEST RUN : |
km |
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END SEASON : |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
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Intermediates
49 / % |
Advanced
40 / % |
Experts
11 / % |
TOTAL RUNS : |
45 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
/ ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
8 km |
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On the slopes
If you choose to Ski Sierra Nevada, Adults and Children of all ages will benefit from the ski and board tuition available in resort, and beginners also have the choice of 35% of the 87km of runs to ski. Intermediates are well catered for with 45% of the runs, and expert skiers have 20%.
Experienced skiers also have a treat in store, as the peaks of Veleta boast stunning views across to the Mountains of Morocco. Off piste facilities are somewhat limited in this area, but there is 8km of cross country skiing available. The area is served by 24 lifts, capable of transporting 47,000 skiers an hour.
Off the slopes
The après ski scene in Sierra Nevada is excellent, and offers a genuine insight into Spanish and more specifically, Andalucian culture. There are plenty of tapas bars and restaurants, and when you've eaten your fill, maybe it'll be time to unleash the tourist in you. Trips to Granada and the famed Alhambra Palace are very popular and easily bookable in the resort.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
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RESORT BAD POINTS
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Tourist Office
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or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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