Sierra Nevada -This Ski Resort south of Spain in Andalusia province. Although in Russia, not every skier heard about him, in Spain it is one of the most popular sites for skiing or snowboarding. It is located near the city of Granada, famous for its attractions. The coast of the Mediterranean Sea, which can be seen from some vertices, 100 km. Thanks to its geographical location, Sierra Nevada is very comfortable for skiing, as usual on the resort is sunny and warm. Proximity to Granada makes it possible to combine sports with a cultural program that is very extensive.
The highest peak of Sierra Nevada is Mulasen, its height is 3478 m above sea level, a little less than its peak of the veltea (3392 meters). The mountain range is very picturesque at any time of the year, so the summer at the resort of Sierra Nevada is very popular. Hiking routes.
The season at the resort lasts from December to March. If the winter stands is a little snow, then with the help of snow guns on the tracks the snow is poured.
Pradoliano.
The town in which this resort is called Pradoliano, it is very compact and located not stitched, but swell. Hotels and apartments go to the sky, gratifying to a high mountain. On the central square of the city, the whole life is concentrated. There are numerous ski schools, companies offering ski equipment, shops and restaurants. The area is equipped with a huge paid parking.
Since the city is located on the mountain, there are no particular places for walking in it, and therefore in the evening the main mass of holidaymakers is going to square and in nearby restaurants.
Military buses walk around the city and there is a lift to get to the hotels located in the middle and on top, but in the evening it is usually more convenient to use a taxi.
Tracks
On the square there are two stations, from which on the funicular people rise to the mountains, where the tracks of various degrees of complexity are laid. Total in Sierra Nevada 116 tracks, with a total length of 104731 km. Of these, 17 green, 40 blue, 52 red and 7 black.
Despite its remoteness from the other European ski resorts located in the center of Europe, Sierra Nevada often hosts championships of different levels on mountain skiing, snowboarding and freestyle.
There is some inconvenience for newbies in bad weather. The fact is that the green tracks begin higher than many red. It happens that there is where the green roads are snow and wind, and below - much more comfortable conditions.
Prices
Because of its uniqueness in this region, the resort is not cheap. Skipas for one day depending on the season costs 40-45 euros, week 240-270 euros. There are small discounts on children, kids up to 5 years old - free.
Many people take a personal coach, at least 1 day, in order to deal with the routes. Such services are worth 40 euros in 1 hour. Children are often visited by ski schools, prices for which start from 150 euros in 5 days. Equipment rent will cost you 25 euros per day and higher, depending on the class.
Accommodation in the resort is offered both in hotels and in numerous apartments. Prices are high enough, find the apartment is cheaper 70 euros per day very problematic. It is important to look at the map, how far from the lift and the area is the hotel. This is due to the fact that go to the hill or under the slide in ski boots is very problematic.
In principle, except for skiing, in Pradoliano do nothing. Youth usually sits in pubs or restaurants, in large hotels there are pools and saunas. But the proximity to Granada solves the problem of the evening time, if, of course, you have a car. By the way, often in winter for travel in Pradoliano, special chains are needed on the wheels. You can purchase them in a cafe or at refueling on the way.