Everyone knows that Spain is a sunny country of great beaches. Although its ski resorts are no less famous. A worthy place among all countries that have at their disposal everything that is required for skiing, rightfully belongs to her. At the same time, the ski resorts of Spain on the map of winter holidays in Europe are still unknown to many skiers. Therefore, it is worth considering some of them in more detail.
Famous ski resort Sierra Nevada, Spain
This is the southernmost European ski resort, which is located in the province of Andalusia. Pradollano is the center of the Sierra Nevada. Hotels, numerous bars, apartments, restaurants, rentals, sports schools, discos - this is its infrastructure. 278 snow cannons keep the tracks safe. 7 km of black and 24 km of red runs are reserved for professionals. Acropark tracks are designed for parallel slalom, freestyle and snowboarding. On the slope of El Rio there are 2 famous slopes designed for night skiing. The length of all routes is 63 km. Nineteen lifts are in operation. Ski stations, dry soft snow, incredibly bright sun, well-planned ski roads - all this is the "highlight" of the resort.
Ski resorts in Spain: Baqueira-Beret
Baqueira-Beret is the best ski resort located in the eastern part of the Aran, surrounded by the highest mountains in the Pyrenees. It is famous for the fact that the president of Spain rides in this place, in addition, members of the royal family. From Barcelona you can get here in six hours by bus. Sports facilities of this resort: 24 ski lifts, 77 km of trails of three levels of difficulty, wide trails for group skiing, snowboard park, 7 km of trails for skiers, dog sledding, paragliding, hiking trails, snowshoeing, sports center, freestyle, swimming pool, bowling, skating rink. A well-developed infrastructure with apartments, hotels, cafes, restaurants, educational and children's centers, experienced instructors, rentals will make your vacation exciting and safe.
Ski resorts in Spain: Espolit Escuy
Near Lake San Maurico, not far from the Aigrestortes (National Park) this resort is located. There are 30 km of pistes (9 blue, 4 green, 6 black, 11 red); 7 lifts, 89 guns. Gives incredible charmthe slopes of the mountains of the Pyrenees.
Ski resorts in Spain: Rasos de Peguera
This little station is close to Barcelona, two hours away, with 6 red, 2 blue and 2 green slopes, great for families and learning to ski.
Ski resorts in Spain: Port del Compte
The resort is located in the Solsones mountain range in the Eastern Pyrenees. Its tracks go through a forest massif, therefore, they are reliably protected from piercing wind. This place has all possible types of ski slopes, toboggan run, 15 ski lifts, snow park, snowboard, helipad, mountain bike, hotel, parking, ski school, restaurant. The resort has its own traditions: this place hosts competitions of local ski clubs, the Solsona carnival with festivities in fancy dress, as well as slopes with brightly flaming torches.
In general, all resorts in Spain are distinguished by excellent communications, infrastructure and services. It's no surprise that they received about 6 million visitors last season.
