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January 06, 2006
John from
United Kingdom
John from

Quite a nice resort, it can however get very busy. Make sure you arrive before 10 o'clock because that's the peak time when everyone wants to hire ski equipment. Pistes are really easy but they are great for beginners and intermediates but it isnt much of a chalenge for experienced skiers/snowboarders. It is nice for a day or two but I wouldn't recommend it for more than a week.
February 03, 2014
Matt Fox from
United Kingdom
Matt Fox from

Brilliant ski resort. Having skied in all the Andorran, Bulgarian and some Austrian, I would not go past the Sierra Nevada.
Great skiing, fabulous facilities and as usual in Spain the people are very friendly.
Accommodation can be pricey and the lift pass is steep. However, the ease of access to the resort, only 1.5hrs max from Malaga airport more than make up for this.
April 10, 2013
Mike Warrington from
Spain
Mike Warrington from

Hi. Yes, its me again! Just had a glorious day up on the Sierra Nevada. Not a cloud in the sky, good snow, although did get a bit 'mushy' lower down by the afternoon and finished the day chickening out of coming back down the Rio, instead opting for a lift in the cable car! Would recommend anyone thinking of some late season skiing to get up there this week as next week and after until May it is a 'three day week' Friday, Sat, Sunday. Sun strong so do not forget your suncream!! Good tans to be got!!
Thats me for this season---have a great summer all.
January 10, 2011
shani from
South Africa
shani from

March 08, 2012
Vicky from
Spain
Vicky from

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!!
January 09, 2007
Dani from
Spain
Dani from

January 31, 2010
judy from
United States
judy from

December 09, 2013
Mike Warrington from
Spain
Mike Warrington from

Well, what a difference a year makes. A totally different start to this season than last year. Whilst the resort is open there is very limited skiing because of the total lack of snow or rainfall. We have had no significant rainfall since May of this year and the snow on the slopes is principally man made. I have not been up to the resort yet as there is no point until, or even if, we get any significant snowfall. Other European resorts as yet do not look overloaded with snow either. Hopefully, we will get snow soon, but none is on the horizon!
November 12, 2008
Hugo Leitao from
Portugal
Hugo Leitao from

Sierra Nevada is a nice resort. In my opinion, here are the positives and negatives:
POS:
- Good Weather
- Good Vertical descent (1200m)
- Well groomed slopes
- Quite good snowpark
- Good nightlife
NEG:
- Ski pass is expensive
- Very Crowded (especially on Weekends and Holidays)
- Lack of snow in the last years
- It opens even if it has almost no slopes open, and they charge the full price of the skipass.
- You can spend most of the day in queues for the lifts on weekends
- After 2-3 days you did every piste
February 01, 2010
millsy from
United Kingdom
millsy from

Returned from Sierra Nevada / Pradollano on Saturday after an enjoyable week. The low prices (by Alpine standards), long sunny days, good snow cover, effective lifts, short transfer from Malaga and lack of queue's put a smile on our face. Things that didn't were the (at times) less than friendly locals, lack of attentive lift attendants, quiet nightlife (in week, packed at weekends) and hugely hilly resort (400 steps from base station to hotel and we were in the middle of the resort!) Jose and his staff at The Yeti made us welcome, The Mango Bar was lively, food at the Hotel Melia Sierra Nevada superb and the views on a sunny day spectacular. I would recommend.