In nothing snow sports season begins, and for the many fans, it is time to go looking for the ski resort in which to spend the winter holidays. You don't have to go far to enjoy fabulous snow slopes and resorts full of activities and places to have fun, because from north to south you can find important ski resorts.
This time we are going to look for those most popular ski resorts in Spain, to be able to enjoy the snow destinations this winter. And if you have not been to any of them yet, you will discover that there is vacation life beyond the beaches and the sun, since going to the snow can be a unique and fun experience. Now you only have to choose the station where you will stay.
Baqueira Beret, in Vall d'Aran
In Spain there are up to 29 ski resorts, but there is one that stands out above all of them, and that is the famous Baqueira Beret. Everyone has heard of it as it is one of the favorite snow destinations of famous people, politicians and even the Royal Family. It is not surprising to go there and see some popular face.
In addition to being a place full of well-known people, this ski resort stands out for being the largest in the country in terms of slopes and spaces to enjoy the snow. There are 78 marked slopes and up to 138 kilometers of skiing and snowboarding, as well as 7 kilometers of Nordic skiing. There are areas for beginners, and the slopes in general are not very complicated. However, there are more complicated slopes like Escornacabres or Manaud, for the most expert.
By the time you finish skiing, it is also possible to enjoy the rest of the facilities, as there are restaurants, cafes and playgrounds for different ages. In the environment you can also go on nature excursions, and you should not miss the small mountain towns that stand out for the Romanesque style of their oldest buildings, such as Salardú or Unha. Just 14 kilometers away is the municipality of Viella, which is the most important in the area.
Formigal, in the Aragonese Pyrenees
This is the Aramón-Formigal ski resort, located in the Valley of Tena. There are 97 slopes and 137 kilometers for alpine skiing. However, what is most striking about this station is the large number of activities that there are, with a dog sled track, three ski cross tracks, one for snowmobiles, a snow bike circuit, an ice track for a go-kart circuit or an ice skating rink. For families there are always spaces such as nurseries, entertainment activities or a ski school.
In the surroundings of the station it is also possible to enjoy charming towns, such as Sallent de Gállego. It is a mountain town with beautiful stone houses and slate roofs. There are also natural spaces, such as the Ordesa y Monte Perdido Natural Park, or the French Pyrenees National Park when crossing the border.
Sierra Nevada in Andalusia
From the north we go to the south, where the well-known Sierra Nevada station. Is the station with the highest altitude in all of Spain, with 3.282 meters, and also the southernmost in all of Europe, as it is located in Andalusia, just 30 kilometers from Granada. In this station there are 32 lifts and 119 marked slopes, as well as 5 kilometers of cross-country skiing. There are also facilities for children, since people usually go as a family, with a nursery and a playground.
Once we have fully enjoyed the ski slopes, we can see the surroundings. This is one of the stations that are best located, because it is close to another very touristy city: Grenada. This city has the Alhambra and the Generalife as main monuments, which recall the time of Al-Andalus. It is certainly a peculiar destination, because we can go from snow to sun in a single day, thanks to its proximity, so it is a good choice for those who do not want to give up either of the two things.
San Isidro in León
This station is much more modest and smaller than the previous ones, but it stands out for being one of the largest in the northwestern part of Spain. It is the station where people from Castilla y León or Asturias go. It has 31 kilometers of skiable slopes divided into four sectors. In addition, there are 31 ski and snowboard slopes, 16 ski lifts, a kindergarten and a ski school. What makes it special is that they organize fun climbing routes on ice and snow.
In this Alto Porma region You can enjoy a very beautiful natural environment all year round, in which many activities are carried out. From bike rides to rock climbing, horse riding, hiking or water sports in the Porma reservoir. Although for this you have to wait for good weather, while enjoying the ski resort.