Sierra Nevada

There's no doubt that Spain is an all-round country. Just as it's ideal for sun and beach holidays, it's also a dream destination for winter sports, such as skiing. Spain has many mountains, with ski resorts, groomed slopes, cable cars, accommodation and all the services you need to make the most of the cold season in the snow. Of all the ski resorts in Spain, the one built at the highest altitude is in Andalusia. Read on to find out more!

You'll fall in love with the Sierra Nevada ski resort

Just half an hour from Granada, this ski resort enjoys a privileged location in the Sierra Nevada National Park. Covering more than 80,000 hectares, this park is home to the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula, Mulhacén (3,482 metres), and the third highest, Veleta (3,392 metres). A superb natural area with a wide variety of flora and fauna, bringing Spain's greatest biodiversity to life through its unique mountains, streams and rivers. It's no surprise that this wonderful place is a paradise for ski enthusiasts from all over Europe. In fact, the Sierra Nevada boasts over 110 kilometres of skiable terrain divided into 131 slopes, with gradients of up to 1,200 metres. These figures attract around a million visitors a year.

An excellent climate for extending your ski season

The climate in the Sierra Nevada is ideal for planning a snowy getaway, with guaranteed sunshine. The average annual temperature is 4°C. Thanks to this special feature, the ski resort manages to stay open from late November to early May: more than 5 months of fun and snow guaranteed. Do you dare go to the Sierra Nevada and enjoy one of the best spots in Spain?

Countless services at the foot of the slopes

If you decide to go there, you'll have access to all the services you need in Pradollano. At over 2,000 metres above sea level, this is the only inhabited area in the Sierra Nevada ski resort. Accommodation, restaurants, ski hire shops, heated swimming pools... Everything you need to make the most of your skiing holiday! This resort is located in the municipality of Monachil, a unique village because of its proximity to the high mountains and the tropical coast of Granada. Don't hesitate to head here to enjoy its wealth of natural beauty and scenery.

Between ski session and ski session... Granada

If you're planning a winter holiday in the Sierra Nevada, don't hesitate to get away for a day and visit the majestic city of Granada. It's one of Spain's top destinations, with such iconic landmarks as the Alhambra, the Sacromonte and the Albaicín. Complement your ski mornings with a stroll through the streets of this unique city... You're bound to fall in love with its incomparable Arab style! The Sierra Nevada is undoubtedly the ideal place to enjoy the snow in unforgettable surroundings. If you're planning a trip to the south of Spain, don't hesitate to include this slope in your itinerary !