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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 surprising to know that 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 offers 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.

The ski terrain is majestically overlooked by the glacier formed jagged Veleta Peak at 3,398m, Spain's third highest after Aneto (3,404m) in the Pyrenees.

The Sierra Nevada ski resort 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 and children's facilities such as the recently developed Mirlo Blanco recreation zone with activities including 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 seven years old.

Getting kitted out and ready for the slopes is made easy by Rio Sport Intersport equipment-hire shop where you will find quality rental equipment and a team of English speaking knowledgeable staff to equip you with the right equipment according to your standard. Beware of street sellers offering cheap equipment hire – the equipment can be poorly maintained and the staff are rarely knowledgeable. Here you will also find the British Ski Center based for any tuition or guiding requirements you may have. Ask directly for the British Ski Center so as not to be confused with the shop’s own Spanish Ski School.

An important factor that very few resorts are able to boast, is that you are practically guaranteed sunshine throughout your stay! Being so far south the climate is superb for brushing up on the deepest ski tan you are likely to get anywhere!! Visitors are consistently stunned at how the snow lasts during the typically deep blue skied, sun blazoned days.

Much of this is due to the resort organisers working extremely well at preparing the runs each and every night. By packing the snow down, an excellent base can be maintained for several weeks even if it does not snow for prolonged periods.

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