Castril Information Centre and The Sierras Magazine Spain

The Sierra Nevada National Park has an area of 86,208 hectares and includes 44 towns in the provinces of Granada and Almería. The highest peak is the 3,481 m Mulhacén, and is also the highest peak in the peninsula. The park has been classified as a National Hunting Reserve since 1966, as well as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. More than 65 plants are native to the area. The Alpujarra region is found on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. 

Various activities are available such as Hiking, Climbing, Quad Bike rides, Horse Riding, Bird Watching, Mountain Goat Watching, Botanical Excursions, Paragliding and of course during the winter months, Skiing. 

Animals here include Golden Eagle, (Lion)Vulture, Wall Creeper, Mountain Goat, Ibex, Badger, Beech Marten, Wildcat, Toad, Frog, Salamander, Turtle, Snake, Lizard.

The Information and Reception Centre, Sierra Nevada National Park. Sierra Nevada Road, Km. 23. Dornajo. Telephone No: +34 958 340625

Not sure if Skiing appeals to you?  Why not enjoy a rural break in Spain

and take a day out to try skiing.  Read on for more details....

The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort is the most southern resort in Europe

and World Ski Championships have been held here.  Many winter sports

are held high up in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the season is

the longest in the Country, being 5 months long.

There are 61km of ski slopes and 45 pistes along with 6 off-piste routes. 

There are also 2 cable cars, 12 chair lifts and 5 ski lifts.

The resort opens from 9am to 5pm, and there is also night skiing at

weekends and during the holidays.  The quieter times tend to be

during weekdays, between 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm. 

Not sure whether skiing would appeal to us, we recently visited the Sierra Nevada and spent a day at the resort.

It took us just over 2 hours to travel to the Sierra Nevada and makes a splendid day out for those who have never skied before and are unsure whether they will enjoy it / or for those who have skied and fancy a day there, it is ideal as well and relatively inexpensive compared to many other European resorts. 

You are able to buy 1/2 day ski passes which is plenty if you have not tried before.  Clothes and ski hire is available at the resort.

We paid 35 euros for one hour's training (normal rate approx. 39 euros) - skiing and snowboarding tuition available

37 euros for ski pass for one day per person

22 euros for skis and boots and 15 euros for trousers and jackets (which you may not need), again per person.

Food is very reasonably priced and you can always take sandwiches with you.

Parking is the most expensive averaging 20 euros for the day!

So for just over 100 euros (around 70 pounds) you can enjoy a fantastic day out!

We are able to recommend English Ski Instructors to you and are happy to book for you in advance of arrival. 

Payment for any instruction will be payable direct to the instructors before your arrival.