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Welcome to MIJAS REAL ESTATE's webpage of SIERRA NEVADA INFORMATION giving you news, weather reports
and other interesting topics about the SIERRA NEVADA and surrounding areas.
Initially SPAIN may not conjure up an image of impressive snow covered mountain peaks
catering for one of the world's most exclusive winter sports. However, as Europe’s second most mountainous country
(after Switzerland) it is perhaps less of a surprise to know that it is host to numerous ski resorts dotted throughout the country.
Covering the extreme north western coast across and throughout the Pyrenees, beyond Andorra, down to the region of Teruel,
(near Barcelona), around Madrid and halting practically on the southern Mediterranean coast, at Granada, there is ample choice for
anyone looking for the white stuff.
With an average altitude of around 800 metres, (2,500 ft), above sea-level, it is little wonder
that Spain holds a white wilderness during the winter months! SIERRA NEVADA defies many concepts associated with skiing. Located at
barely a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean coast, it has practically guaranteed sunshine, the best spring snow conditions in
Europe and is still reasonably priced compared to many of its European counterparts.
As one of Europe's highest resorts it has a typically long season, traditionally opening at the end of November running through to the end of April or even into the first week
of May. Sierra Nevada literally means "Snowy Mountain Range" and includes some of the highest peaks in Europe not to mention the
highest concentration of peaks over 3,000m in the country.
The Mulhacen, at 3,482m, is Spain's highest after Mount Teide in Tenerife.
The ski terrain is majestically overlooked by the glacier formed jagged peak of Veleta at 3,398m, Spain's third highest after Aneto,
(3,404m), in the Pyrenees. The ski resort of Sierra Nevada offers its visitors a wide and ever expanding range of facilities as well
as a ski terrain to suit skiers & boarders of all standards.
Families will enjoy quality hotel accommodation as well as child facilities such as the recently developed Mirlo Blanco recreation zone comprising of activities such as Ski Bike, Inner Tubing,
Ice Skating and the new “Roller-Sled”. The Crèche and Snow Garden are well run establishments with fully trained staff to look after
children up to 7 years old.
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