Sierra Nevada
Europe's southernmost ski resort with views of the Mediterranean Sea and Africa on clear days.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,200m (3,937ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,300m (10,827ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,100m (6,890ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
350cm (138in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
131
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
22
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
113 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
30%
Intermediate
40%
Difficult
30%
Best For
Location
Sierra Nevada sits in the mountain range of the same name in Andalusia, southern Spain, just above the city of Granada. This is high-alpine terrain near the continent's southern edge, well above the tree line and unusually far south for skiing.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Granada (GRX), about an hour from the resort by road.
- Granada (GRX)an hourDirections
- Málaga (AGP)2 hoursDirections
- Madrid (MAD)5 hoursDirections
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