SKI

Initially, Spain may not conjure up an image of impressive snow covered mountain peaks catering for one of the world's most exclusive winter sports. However, it happens to be home to numerous ski resorts dotted throughout the country. In fact, with Spain as Europe's second most mountainous country after Switzerland with an average altitude of around 800 metres, (2,500 ft), above sea-level, it is little wonder!

Only 2 hour's drive from Arana de Mijas the Sierra Nevada defies many concepts associated with skiing. Located barely a stone's throw from the Mediterranean coast, it has practically guaranteed sunshine, the best spring snow conditions in Europe and is still reasonably priced compared to many of its European counterparts. As one of Europe's highest resorts it has a surprisingly long season and traditionally opens at the end of November running through to the end of April or even into the first week of May.

Sierra Nevada, which means "Snowy Mountain Range", includes some of the highest peaks in Europe not to mention the highest concentration of peaks over 3,000m in the country. The Mulhacen, at 3,482m, is Spain's highest after Mount Teide in Tenerife. The ski terrain is prominently peaked by the jagged Veleta at 3,398m, Spain's third highest after Aneto, (3,404m), in the Pyranees. The ski resort of Sierra Nevada offers its visitors a wide range of facilities and a ski terrain to suit skiers & boarders of all standards.

An important factor that very few resorts are able to boast of, is that you are practically guaranteed sunshine throughout your stay! Being so far south the climate is superb for brushing up on the deepest ski tan you are likely to get anywhere!! Visitors are always stunned at how the snow lasts during the typically deep blue skied, sun blazoned days.