The ski resort of Solynieves is located at Pradollano in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a short distance by car or bus south-east of Granada. It is the most southerly ski resort in Europe and is small in comparison to other European resorts. Even so, the resort hosted the 1996 world ski championships The Sierra Nevada ski resort has numerous runs of varying difficulties to satisfy all skiing desires. Natural snow is supplemented by snow cannons on some runs. Many skiers are pleasantly surprised to find that, because of its southerly position, the air temperature is usually warmer than other resorts.
There is a surprisingly active nightlife in the Sierra Nevada resort. Spaniards have a reputation for being night owls and this can be witnessed even in a skiing resort. Most of the visitors come from Madrid and the cities of Andalucía, so weekends and banks holidays are particularly busy.
The skiing season varies on seasonal snowfall, but is usually late November-early March. Calling ahead, even in the peak Dec-Feb period, is advisable.
Sierra Nevada National Park
The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps and the most significant section of the Cordillera Penibética. The protected area encompasses 86,208ha of torrential rivers, sheer-sided gorges, stony scree slopes, glacial lakes between snowy summits and, in the foothills of the Alpujarras, cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables.
Designated a national park in 1998, it is one of only two in Andalucia, the other being the Doñana National Park. It retains its status of natural park, which it has been since 1989, and this covers a marginally smaller area, of 85,777ha. It was declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve in 1986, in recognition of its exceptionally diverse plant, bird and animal species.
There are over 20 peaks more than 3,000m, which makes it the second highest mountain range in Europe after the Alps. The two highest peaks in the Iberian Peninsula are in the park, the Mulhacén at 3,482m, closely followed by the Pico del Veleta, at 3,396m. On a clear day these mountains can be seen from as far away as Africa.
Designated a national park in 1998, it is one of only two in Andalucia, the other being the Doñana National Park. It retains its status of natural park, which it has been since 1989, and this covers a marginally smaller area, of 85,777ha. It was declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve in 1986, in recognition of its exceptionally diverse plant, bird and animal species.
There are over 20 peaks more than 3,000m, which makes it the second highest mountain range in Europe after the Alps. The two highest peaks in the Iberian Peninsula are in the park, the Mulhacén at 3,482m, closely followed by the Pico del Veleta, at 3,396m. On a clear day these mountains can be seen from as far away as Africa.
Click on this link to learn more about the park: http://www.andalucia.com/environment/protect/sierra-nevada.htm
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