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Sol y Nieve
Estación de Esqui Sierra Nevada
Granada
Andalucía
958 24 91 19
Type: Ski Resort
Cost: 18 Euro
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Granada
Andalucía
958 24 91 19
Type: Ski Resort
Cost: 18 Euro
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Europe’s southernmost ski resort, Sol y Nieve atop the Sierra Nevada near Granada, was fully modernized in 1996 when it hosted the World Ski Championships. While the snow (nieve) is generally icy, the opportunity to soak up sun (sol) while skiing in the frequently warm climate is paramount. To combat this fierce sun, which awards Sol y Nieve with its popular reputation for warm skiing, but no doubt hampers the slope conditions, the resort has extensive snow-making capabilities. In average years, the resort operates from December to late May.
There are 45 runs to choose from (four green, 18 blue, 18 red and five black) connected by 19 lifts (two of which are gondolas) that are fed by hectic crowds of skiers jockeying for position. As with all of Spain’s ski resorts, snowboarders are allowed and they usually head for the half-pipe. Rentals (a set of skis, boots and poles cost 15 Euro) and accommodations can be found at the top. A one-day pass costs around 18 Euro.
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