Places For Winter Sports In Spain
Although it is known best for its high temperatures and its long hot summers, Spain can also be proud about its many places to go skiing. This country has many different ski trails, with lots of attractions regarding this sport.
The snow is amazing and the trails are prepared and in very good condition in order to offer you a wonderful winter holiday.
The Pyrenees, a magnificent destination
We all know that the most important mountain chain in Spain is the chain of the Pyrenees. What we know less is perhaps the fact that among these spectacular mountain ridges are a lot of well equipped ski trails. The Pyrenees are a very attractive destination for tourists from all over the world, and it has very populated resorts.
As a first destination, you may choose „Estacion Invernal de Baquiera Beret” where you can enjoy a lot of winter activities located in „Valle de Aran”. If you decide to go to „Pirineo Aragones”, you will also find many possibilities to have fun, starting with the mountain resorts of „Astun”, „Candanchu”en Jaca, and continuing with „Formigal” or „Panticosa” in Lerida. These resorts are good destinations for those who love to practice snowboard since there are also trails for this entertaining sport.
Sierra Nevada
In southern Spain, the wonderful winter destination of Sierra Nevada should be mentioned; it is the highest mountain resort of all of southern Europe, and therefore of southern Spain. In this area, there are also numerous possibilities: „Veleta”, ”Laguna de las Yeguas”, „Parador”, „Monachil”, “Loma Dilar” or „Parque de Nieve Sulayr” will assure you a holiday full of fun moments and, at the same time, it will give you a portion of andrenaline to last you for the rest of the year.
Located two hours away from Costa del Sol, Sierra Nevada has always been a curiosity for tourists all over the world because you can go skiing or snowboarding in the morning,for example, and for the rest of the day, you may choose to take a sunbath in this sea resort that is Costa del Sol.
Spain, a recommended winter destination
With all these suggestions and ideas, you should enjoy your stay in Spain in the cold season. If you don’t have the proper equipment for this type of sports, don’t worry; you can rent it in every resort just mentioned!