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Sierra Nevada ratings
Access: 4.6
Accommodation: 4.7
Cheap Rooms: 4.0
Luxury Hotels: 4.6
Snowsure: 4.3

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25 May 2011

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16 Dec 2011


Sierra Nevada Ski Resort Guide

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Sierra Nevada Ski Resort Guide

There are few places in the world where you can ski in the morning then head to the coast for a swim in the afternoon, but the proximity of Sierra Nevada to the Med allows this. Don't be fooled into thinking that the skiing will be second rate either. 20 lifts serve 100 km of piste at the Sierra Nevada but it can get busy at the weekends with bottlenecks at the lifts. The pistes lend themselves to the intermediate but there is ample off-piste skiing for the advanced riders. Off the pistes, there are some good restaurants and lively bars. If you get bored or the snow is not as good in the Sierra Nevada, just head for a beach!

Resorts close to Sierra Nevada include: Javalambre (393 km), Valdesqui (410 km), Sierra de Béjar-La Covatilla (414 km), Puerto De Navacerrada (415 km), Valdelinares (436 km),

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Trails (Pistes): 115 Halfpipes: -
Summit: 3300 m Toplift: m
Beg: 49% Int: 40% Adv: 11% Terrain Parks: 1
Vertical Drop: 1198 m X-Country: 8 km
Lifts: 20 (16 chair lifts, 4 surface lifts) Snowmaking: 35%
Gondolas / Cable Cars: 2 Slopeside accommodation: Y
Restaurants: 30 Acres of ski: -
Bars: 28 Nearest Airport: Santa Fe (García Lorca)
Nearest Train: Granada Tourist Info Phone:: +34958249100,
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Visitor Reviews of Sierra Nevada


Vicky from Spain writes:

Ok, I admit that I am biased about this, bearing in mind that as I right this, I am looking out at Mulhacen back lit by a full moon. In skiing I am very much a beginner, but that has not stopped me taking various trips to the ski resort itself during the winter months. I live about 50 mins drive away. Skiing wise, I found that the beginners section on the slopes were pretty good, though it could be said that the green slope is pretty blue at the top, which to the terrified novice, can be tricky. I did not use a ski school either, something I regret now, as having investigated for a trip up to the resort this year, I have found an abundance of English speaking instructors. There are plenty of places to eat. I have not sampled many, but am sure that there is something to everyone´s taste. I read a comment from someone stating that there was not much choice for veggies.. this could be said for many places in Spain, where if it has not got pork in it, you are not sampling traditional fare. Snow wise, this year has been quite poor as we have had very little bad weather at all. I am hoping that what there is left, lasts till the end of the month when I go! From a tourists point of view, with the beautiful city of Granada just down the road and so many other options for sports available, this resort (though not so cheap) is fantastic!! I love it!!

2012-03-08

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  • Season opens: 24 Nov 2012
  • Season closes: 21 Apr 2013

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Summer ski is scheduled in Sierra Nevada this year. Enjoy skiing in Spain after spring!

Next events and competitions:

- Campeonato de Andalucía y Campeonato de España de Baches” Infantil y Absoluto: April 2nd and 3rd

- Trofeo Nacional de Veteranos: April 8th and 9th

- 540GRADOS Showdown: April 8th and 9th

- Campeonato de Andalucía de Snowboard (Boardercross)”. Infantil y Absoluto: April 10th

- II Encuentros Nacionales de Centros Escolares: April 10th-13th

- Campeonato de Andalucía y de España de Esquí Alpino Absoluto FIS: April 11th-15th

- Campeonato de Andalucía y de España de skicross Infantil y Absoluto: April 16th and 17th

- Clinic María José Rienda: April 17th-20th

- Surfito: April 22th and 23th

Information supplied 31 Mar 2011



City Forecasts
Closest to Sierra Nevada

city forecasts
Guejar-Sierra, Spain 12 km
Pinos Genil, Spain 16 km
Quentar, Spain 16 km
Monachil, Spain 17 km
Cenes de la Vega, Spain 18 km

Surf Breaks
Closest to Sierra Nevada

surf forecast
Playa de Carchuna (Calahonda), Spain 43 km
La Chucha, Spain 44 km
Molina de Papel or Maro, Spain 55 km
Playa de Lagos (Toskapi), Spain 73 km
El Chanquete (Malaga), Spain 98 km

Resorts and Mountain Peaks Surrounding Sierra Nevada

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Mountain Peaks
Closest to Sierra Nevada

mountain forecasts
Pico Veleta, Spain 3 km
Cerro de los Machos, Spain 3 km
Mulhacen, Spain 5 km
Alcazaba, Spain 5 km
Puntal de Vacares, Spain 6 km