Skiing In Spain – Ski Resorts Throughout Spain For All Levels Of Skiing
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Spain is not just for summer holidays. There are a wide variety of ski resorts in Spain that have as many facilities as their Alpine rivals and some excellent skiing conditions. Andorra also springs to mind when you think of skiing in Spain and there are some unique benefits to skiing in Andorra, not least that you can get duty free goods there. This article will cover some of the popular ski resorts in Spain and some of the unique charms that skiing in Spain can bring.
The most popular and famous resort is the Baquiera Beret, located in the Lleida Pyrenees about 100 km north west of Barcelona. It is considered the premier resort in Spain and don’t be surprised to see the odd celebrity from time to time. The season in Baquiera Beret lasts from late November through to early April. There is a good selection of runs but most are intermediate – blue and red runs. Thirty lifts operate at the peak of the season and there are plenty of ski instructors and schools if you need to touch up your skiing skills or want your kids to learn how to ski. There are good accommodation, entertainment and eating facilities in the resort.
Of course, in Spain, the Pyrenees are where most of the ski resorts exist. It is the largest mountain range in Spain and has the best snow cover during the winter months. You will find resorts in many regions of the Pyrenees, including Aragonese Pyrenees, Catalan Pyrenees and Andorra.
However you can find ski resorts all over Spain. In central Spain, a popular resort is Valdesqui situated in the Sierra Madrid. This is quite a small resort and the runs are aimed at beginner and intermediate skiers. There are no black runs but experienced skiers will still enjoy the red runs and the beautiful setting.
Traveling north of Madrid you will find ski resorts La Rioja, Alto Campo as well as San Isidro which are all less crowded than those of the Pyrenees. The skiing conditions are excellent after a fresh fall of snow.
Spain is also renowned as having the largest indoor ski resort anywhere in Europe. It is situated to the southwest of Madrid center and ensures you can get some skiing in all year round. However it is not really a challenge for experienced skiers and should only be considered for learning the basics or scratching that skiing itch in the middle of summer. It is called the Madrid Snowzone and is found in the Arroyomolinos shopping complex.
Finally you can ski in the south of Spain, in Andalucia, in the Sierra Nevada. This is the southern most ski resort in Europe but offers a large variety of runs, excellent facilities and good ski schools and instructors. The Nevada range is around two hours drive from Granada.
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