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Spain,
the best skiing guaranteed If skiing is your thing, you should already be thinking about Spain as a destination for next season. Our country is ideal for the sport. There are loads of reasons to come to one of the many ski resorts to be found all over Spain. Quality snow and plenty of winter sun, along with first-rate facilities and a broad range of complimentary activities are bringing more and more people to Spanish slopes every year. Why not come and join them? Spain is Europe's second most mountainous country, with a long skiing tradition, and provides all the necessary facilities for you to practise the sport. We have 36 ski resorts spread all around the country. You just have to choose which one 
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 Put aside a few days to learn to ski and come to one of the Spanish resorts. It is a winter wonderland where you can get started in the sport while you discover a unique country that will welcome you with open arms You can ski in Spain on a busker's budget. While there is a certain aura about the Alps resorts in France, Austria, Italy and Switzerland, the Spanish Pyrenees area keeps up with the best of them (and certainly surpasses them with respect to value.) Baquiera-Beret, in Lerida, boasts a lengthy ski season (November through April), numerous slopes of varying difficulty, plenty of chair lifts, professional ski instruction and - this is the best part - far fewer crowds than the pricier resorts. A good place to stay is Hotel Montarto which offers spectacular views and easy access to lifts. Are you interested in doing some skiing in Spain? Want to know when & where to go skiing in Spain? Here we’ve put together facts & information about skiing in Spain you’ll want to know. Almost 1,000 km worth of marked ski runs suitable for all levels await you at the 36 ski resorts that Spain has to offer, 13 of which received the "Q" Award for Quality Tourism. Choose yours Penibetic Mountains Monachil Information and Booking: Sierra Nevada Club Reservation Centre Plaza de Andalucía, 4 18196 Monachil (Granada) Tel. +34 902708090 /Fax +34 902627111 http://www.sierranevada.es/ Sierra Nevada Monachil / (Granada) Skiable area (km): 91 (87 Downhill skiing (km) - 4 Cross-country skiing (km)) Min. altitude 2.100m / Max. altitude 3.300m The Sierra Nevada Ski and Mountain Resort is Europe's southernmost. Set in the Penibetico range and 32 km from Granada, it has sign-posted slopes for all levels and excellent quality snow. It also has a cross-country skiing track, snow park with half-pipe and a recreational area for non-skiers, dogsled rides and night skiing on weekends. Skiable area (km):: 91 km (87 km Alpine skiing - 4 km Cross-country skiing) Resort altitude: Min. altitude 2.100 / Max. altitude 3.300 Services at the resort Restaurants on slopes, ski schools, equipment hire, first aid room, crèche and the most modern ski lifts with a capacity for 44,955 skiers an hour (2 cable cars, 16 chair lifts, 2 ski lifts, 1 rope ski lift and 4 passenger belts). Within a 35 km radius. Food and drinks shops, photography, gift shops, sale and hire of ski equipment, banks, chemist, hairdressers, clinic and a wide variety of comfortable and modern apartments, not to mention the services on offer in the city of Granada just 32 km away. Accommodation Number of establishments Number of hotel beds At the resort hotels31 beds4269 In the surrounding area hotels 381 beds21780 Ski school Number of Schools 15 Total Number of Instructors 400 Competitions, contests and events Inauguration of QUIKSILVER Snow Park. 15/12/07. Andalusia Championship. 26-27/01/08. 4th Mª José Rienda Downhill Trophy. 16-17/02/08. Ski-Cross World Cup. 21-23/02/08. Ski-Cross European Cup. 24/02/08. Andalusia Snowboard Championship. 22-23/03/08. 32nd National Veterans Trophy. 17-18/04/08 New this season New Borreguiles Cable car. Snow cannons on Águila Piste. Two new toboggans in the Fuente del Mirlo area. New Russian Sledge in Fuente del Mirlo. Long-term ski pass: 10, 15 and 25 non-consecutive days. Freestyle World Cup. 22 and 23 February 2008 Enjoy the snow just a stone's throw from Madrid. Skiing is one of the many alternatives available in Madrid. Have you ever thought about it? Take note, because just over an hour by car from the Spanish capital you will find three resorts where you can practise your favourite sport. Exchange the charms of the city for the pleasure of skiing for a few hours, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes that surround these resorts. 
Don't miss the chance of an enjoyable day
skiing at any one of the resorts close to Madrid. They have good communications
and access, ideal for beginners and expert skiers alike, with pistes adapted to
all levels. The plan is well worthwhile, because as well as skiing, you can also
get to know the stunning countryside that surrounds the city. Make the most of
the occasion. Get your skis ready, put your boots on, and head for the snowy
slopes of these mountains in central Spain
The closest resort to Madrid is Puerto de
Navacerrada, just 52 kilometres away on the A-6 motorway. It has a friendly,
family atmosphere, along with almost 11 kilometres of pistes, many running
through pine forest. The hardest runs are in the upper part of the resort, while
in the lower area there are easier pistes, ideal if you are skiing for the first
time. If snowboarding is your thing, then you are in luck - there is a piste
here for boarders only. This resort is in the heart of the Madrid mountains. You
can get there easily, even if you do not have a car - there are buses and
regional rail services daily from Madrid
Not far from Navacerrada, beyond the Cotos
pass, there is another interesting option: Valdesquí. Take advantage of its 19
kilometres of skiable area, with 27 quality pistes, most of which are fairly
straightforward. This is also a good destination if your are taking the little
ones. The resort offers an interesting package for children, including ski pass,
equipment hire and two hours of ski school. The slopes and mountains of the
region are covered in pine forest and offer picture-postcard beauty in the
winter months - don't miss them. Access from Madrid is easy, both by road (bus
or car) and using regional rail services.
Meanwhile, 115 kilometres from Madrid, in the
province of Segovia, you will find La Pinilla. One hour by car on the A-1
motorway takes you very close to the village of Riaza, and this area's largest
resort, with 20 kilometres of pistes, most of which are red runs - fairly
difficult. This is a quiet resort - not too busy but very lively. You will
notice this as soon as you arrive. In the winter months, for example, you will
find sporting events held here such as dog-sledging, snow-bike and snow-running
races.
As you can see, there is no excuse not to enjoy
the snow in the Madrid region. Fun is guaranteed. What are you waiting for
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Sierra Nevada Skiing Most poeple associate Spain with the sunny Mediterranean climate of the Costa Brava and sports such as sailing and scuba diving rather than skiing. Although Spain is not often thought of as a premier skiing destination in Europe, Spain does possess a number of well equipped resorts for skiing. Because it is overshadowed by more popular skiing destinations in Switzerland and Italy, one may be pleasantly surprised by what they find when they go skiing in Spain. Skiing in Spain is, on the whole, a lot cheaper than skiing in the Swiss and Italian Alps. One will also find that in comparison to Skiing in Switzerland and Italy, skiing in Spain is a lot more pleasant experience because the ski resorts in Spain are less crowded. Skiing in Season in Spain Skiing season in Spain generally begins from December and runs through until April. The best conditions for skiing in Spain occur during January and February when the ample snowfall makes for fresh daily powder and excellent skiing. December is the busiest month for skiing in Spain because this is when people in Spain and the rest of Europe tend to have their Christmas holidays. Skiing in the Pyrenees in Spain The Pyrenees Mountains in Spain host some of the best resorts for skiing in Spain. The Aragon area in the Pyrenees Mountains is home to two skiing resorts. The Candanchu skiing resort is one of the best in Spain with over 50 ski pistes totalling more than 40 km in length. Accommodation at this skiing resort is also better than many others in Spain with three reasonable hotels and a few local restaurants to enjoy in the evenings. Skiing in Catalonia in Spain Catalonia is another area of the Pyrenees Mountains that provides good options for skiing in Spain. The La Molina skiing resort is an especially good resort for family skiing and beginner skiers because the pistes are not that difficult to negotiate. The Skiing resort at Baqueira-Beret in Spain is larger and more suitable for persons of different skiing abilities. This skiing resort is one of the largest in Spain as it provides 73 ski pistes in total and is well equipped with modern ski lifts. The altitude of skiing here is between 1500-2500m. Be warned though that accommodation at this Skiing resort is expensive and often hard to find in the peak skiing season in Spain.
Puerto de la Ragua In the lesser known area of the Sierra Nevada massif. Puerto de La Ragua is a natural pass situated between the provinces of Granada and Almería, two regions that have managed to keep their traditions and lifestyle intact. From its 2,000 m-high vantage point, the station looks out over the beaches of Almeria, the Cazorla, Segura, Mágina and Húetor Mountains, las Villas, the Guadix-Baza catchment area and even the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is the perfect place for sporting activities, surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Nature Reserve Skiable area (km):: 17 km(17 km Cross-country skiing) Resort altitude: Min. altitude 1990 / Max. altitude 2200 Services In the resort Hostel - Ski-gear rental - Self-Service - Cafeteria - Information office - Restaurant - Payphones - Souvenir shop Within a 35 km radius Bank - Health care centre - Pharmacy - Gas station - Civil Guard (Police) - Hotel - Museum - Tourist Office - Restaurant - Garage - Taxi - Active tourism – Shops and street markets Accommodation Number of establishments In the resort 1 In the catchment area 52 Number of hotel beds In the resort32 In the catchment area 900 Ski school Number of Schools 2 Total Number of Instructors 15 Competitions, contests and events Cross-country skiing competitions. Mountain skiing competitions. Dog sledging competitions. Cycling trials Spain, the best place to learn to ski Spain is an ideal country to learn to ski. There are loads of reasons to come to one of the many ski resorts to be found all over the country. Quality snow and many hours of winter sun, along with top-class facilities, special beginners' areas with a large number of specialised instructors, and a broad range of complementary activities, are making Spain more and more popular among beginners. Why not come and learn yourself? 
Wrap up warm, don your boots, grab your skis and start slipping down the snowy slopes. Spain is Europe's second most mountainous country, with a long skiing tradition, and provides all the facilities you could need to learn to ski. We have 36 ski resorts spread all around the country. You just have to choose
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