The last thing that comes to mind when you picture Spain is ski slopes and wintry weather. However, this country happens to have more to offer than just your typical beach break as there's a variety of mountainous landscape to discover from the Pyrenees along the French border to the Sierra Nevada in the south of Spain. Here's a list of some of the ones.
When it comes to Spanish ski resorts, the Pyrenees have the widest selection. Baqueira-Beret is the most famous resort in the Catalan Pyrenees, which has a variety of bunny slopes great for beginners in addition to plenty of difficult runs for masters of the slopes, so whatever your abilities, there's something for everyone.
Another ski destination in the Catalan region to go to is La Molina, a short commute on the train from Barcelona. The oldest of Spain's skiing resorts, there are plenty of slopes to choose from for all abilities. Neighbouring resort Masella is great for advanced skiers who want to push their boundaries and slalom through trees on steep black slopes. Though it's a large resort, there is little in the way of evening entertainment, but what it lacks in nightlife it certainly makes up for in sheer natural beauty.
The sports town of Formigal is also another option, which sits on top of the Aragon Pyrenees. The appeal of this resort is its spacious slopes and runs, ideal for those just starting out. However, experts should go to the resort of Candanchu, which has the oldest ski schools in Spain as well as plenty of opportunities to practice your cross country skiing skills.
If you fancy lying on the beach and traversing the slopes all in the same day, the Sierra Nevada is the ideal destination. Lodged in the Penibetic Mountains, the resort happens to be the continent's southernmost ski area. The resort also offers a flurry of snowy activities such as night skiing, cross-country skiing and dogsledding.
When it comes to Spanish ski resorts, the Pyrenees have the widest selection. Baqueira-Beret is the most famous resort in the Catalan Pyrenees, which has a variety of bunny slopes great for beginners in addition to plenty of difficult runs for masters of the slopes, so whatever your abilities, there's something for everyone.
Another ski destination in the Catalan region to go to is La Molina, a short commute on the train from Barcelona. The oldest of Spain's skiing resorts, there are plenty of slopes to choose from for all abilities. Neighbouring resort Masella is great for advanced skiers who want to push their boundaries and slalom through trees on steep black slopes. Though it's a large resort, there is little in the way of evening entertainment, but what it lacks in nightlife it certainly makes up for in sheer natural beauty.
The sports town of Formigal is also another option, which sits on top of the Aragon Pyrenees. The appeal of this resort is its spacious slopes and runs, ideal for those just starting out. However, experts should go to the resort of Candanchu, which has the oldest ski schools in Spain as well as plenty of opportunities to practice your cross country skiing skills.
If you fancy lying on the beach and traversing the slopes all in the same day, the Sierra Nevada is the ideal destination. Lodged in the Penibetic Mountains, the resort happens to be the continent's southernmost ski area. The resort also offers a flurry of snowy activities such as night skiing, cross-country skiing and dogsledding.
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Cathy Mack is a writer who regularly goes to Spain on holiday. Click here for fantastic offers from the MyTravel website.
