Go Skiing In The Sierra Nevada - It´s a Top Location For Winter SportsAs Spain´s top location for winter sports it has the best snow and the longest season in the country for skiing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This means that there´s a host of mountain activities for all levels of skill and for all the family. The skiing in Granada season normally lasts November to April although the area is also very popular with birdwatchers, hikers and climbers throughout the year. After the Alps, the Sierra Nevadas in Andalusia are the second highest mountain range in Europe. Solynieve (sun and snow) is the southernmost ski resort in Spain. Even when skiing in the Sierra Nevada in winter there are lots of sunny days and it is not at all unusual to be skiing in warm temperatures with beautiful blue skies above. 
Solynieve (spelled Sol y Nieve by many visitors) is just 30 minutes from the centre of Granada City, one hour from Granada airport, and less than and hour and a half from the Costa del Sol and the Alpujarras. Five months of good snow can be guaranteed because the natural snowfall can be easily added to by the resort´s artificial snow machines that generate snow round the clock. FacilitiesWithin the resort there are ample facilities to help you enjoy your time there
Facts and FiguresThe highest summit of the Sierra Nevada range is Mulhacén at 3,481 metres, the highest ski lift and piste goes to just below Veleta which is at 3,398 metres.
 Come to ski Sierra Nevada (photo credit Peter Mathis Visipix)
Winter ActivitiesIn winter you can expect a wide choice of activities for all levels, including cross-country skiing, artistic and telemark skiing and adventure skiing and trekking. There is also snow shoe trekking, sleighs, snowmobiles and a rubber ring slide.Weather permitting, you can also enjoy night skiing Sierra Nevada available on Saturdays from 7.00pm to 9.30 pm. To find out more about the facilites for skiing go to ski in the Sierra Nevada. Summer ActivitiesThe Sierra Nevada is also a beautiful place to visit during the summer. At this time of year it is a peaceful place and there are a host of hill walking routes and a wide selection of birds to enjoy. Fresh clean air, warm sun and blue skies can make almost any activity a pleasure here. You will find some cafes, bars and shops open. And, of course there will be plenty of free parking, unlike during the ski season.But, of course, for skiing, the best time is in winter. this is the place for excellent skiing in the Sierra Nevada. Links related to this page
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