Snow Capped Mountains

Can you picture yourself enjoying the sunshine on the shores of the Mediterranean on a peaceful winter's day and skiing at an altitude of more than 2,000 metres the next? These are both possible in Barcelona. The Catalan Pyrenees are a true mountain paradise for trekkers and climbers and a short distance away from Barcelona. You can get there by car in just two hours as well as by train or helicopter.

The Catalan Pyrenees offer a whole host of activities for all seasons which everyone can enjoy. The incomparable natural setting – including a national park and five natural parks – offers a wide range of cultural attractions too: beautiful Romanesque architecture that has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, spas, traditional gastronomy reinterpreted by young chefs...Sierra Nevada is the third highest mountain range in Europe. Its peaks are the highest in the Iberian Peninsula, with more than 20 mountain peaks above 3000 meters altitude. Mount Mulhacén rises to 11,424 feet (3482 metres) and it is considered to be the roof of the Iberian Peninsula.

The ski resort of Sierra Nevada in Granada is the southernmost in Europe. It is located in southern Spain, just 31 kilometres away from Granada.

This winter resort has 131 ski slopes with 110 km total length. There are 21 ski lifts with a capacity for almost 45,207 skiers per hour. Sierra Nevada in Granada offers excellent conditions to enjoy skiing and snowboarding with more sunny days than anywhere else in Europe. And Sierra Nevada ski resort is also famous for its buzzing nightlife, with its trendy pubs and restaurants.

During the summer, it has become a popular spot for Nature lovers due to its unique flora and fauna. Indeed, Sierra Nevada has a lot to offer thanks to its landscape of immense beauty and the quality of the sky at night.