Sierra Nevada:

In the south of Spain, not very far from the fabulous beaches of Costa del Sol, lies the ski resort of Sierra Nevada. High above the tree line, at an altitude of 6300', Sierra Nevada is the southernmost ski resort in Europe.

The slopes here are vast and open facing mostly north to the east and west, providing excellent snow conditions from November until May on over 30 miles of prepared pistes.

Site of the 1996 and 1997 World Cup Finals and candidate for the Alpine World Championships; it is suitable for all categories of skiers, however, it is especially recommended for the beginner and intermediate skier. The runs are wide and provide great opportunities for nice cruising journeys for the recreational skier. Cross country skiers will also find much to their liking with about 6 miles of prepared trails and many possibilities to explore on their own. In general, the emphasis in Sierra Nevada is on enjoyment. It is not a resort for the hot-dogger or speed skier, but rather is a place where the more cultured skier would go knowing that some of the time will be spent relaxing, basking in the sun, and enjoying the great Spanish food. But don't have any misconceptions, this is a ski resort, and it has a lot in its favour.

From the Pyrenees in the north down to the Sierra Nevada Range in Andalusia, Spain’s ski resorts cover the country, with top quality installations and hotel and leisure facilities to match. A wide spectrum of packages and rates accounts for the unprecedented boom in this sport in recent years

For information contact the Spanish Wintersports Federation - Federación Española de Deportes de Invierno. Tel : (0034) 91 344 09 440.