San Pedro apartment

There are few places on earth where you can ski or snowboard in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon. The Sierra Nevada in southern Spain, Andalusia is one of these fantastic places.Although only a 2 hour drive from the Costa del Sol, the Sierra Nevada has the best snow in Spain.
The Sierra Nevada is Spain's number 1 winter sports destination. This area, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful city of Granada, is ideal for all winter sports enthusiasts. It is suitable for beginners to very advanced. There are over 83km of ski slopes in the Sierra Nevada with an elevation gain of 1200m. And there is snow about 5 months a year. The ski season in Sierra Nevada normally lasts from the beginning of December until about the end of April. There are many ski schools and shops where you can rent your ski equipment. The slopes are normally open from 9 am to 5 pm and sometimes evening skiing is possible on weekends and public holidays. There is also plenty to do in the evenings, the ski village has several restaurants, bars and discos. All full of skiers and snowboarders who come to enjoy themselves. The ski village in Sierra Nevada has many trendy shops selling the latest in clothing and ski equipment. As for the precipitation in Sierra Nevada it usually falls in the form of snow during the months of November to February and in large quantities. December is the month with the most precipitation. In winter, the maximum temperatures barely rise above 0 Cº while the minimum temperatures can reach 10 degrees below zero. The total capacity of the lifts is 44,955 persons per hour. There are two cabin lifts, 16 chair lifts, 2 drag lifts and 3 roller conveyors. Various lift passes are offered.

Guaranteed snow In the Sierra Nevada you will never be without snow, thanks to the many snow cannons that lend nature a hand. Even if it hasn't snowed for a while, snow can be made.

The Alhambra is a large palace complex from the time of the Moors. They ruled Spain until the sixteenth century. They infused many Islamic elements into Spanish culture. Part of their art are the different flower/star-shaped patterns. The horseshoe-shaped arch is also a recognizable construction from Moorish art. In the eleventh century, the Moors started building their own palace complex: the Alhambra. The complex consists of various palaces, towers, halls and patios. Outside the Alhambra there is also much to admire; the nature is beautiful there.
In the sixteenth century, the Spaniards returned to the battle for their land. The city of Granada came back into the hands of the Spaniards. Where in other parts of Spain Moorish art was razed to the ground in no time, the rulers in Granada allowed this art to exist. There is much to see and discover in the Alhambra. It may therefore not surprise you that this building is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.