SIERRA NEVADA IN WINTER

You already know about the magnificent facilities and extensive pistes where you can ski and snowboard at Sierra Nevada, but the leisure and relaxation options available once you've finished your day on the slopes are probably even more diverse, which is why this resort is known as a top après-ski destination. Sierra Nevada has an extensive selection of nice restaurants where you can sample the rich local gastronomy in addition to international cuisine. Then there are also bars, cafés, nightclubs, a cinema, an ice skating rink (located in Fuente del Mirlo) and Montebajo Sports Club where you can relax and prepare for the next day of skiing.

MIRLO BLANCO ACTIVITY CENTRE

This is a modern activity centre where you can enjoy the snow without having to put on skis.
Russian sled: The main attraction at Mirlo Blanco. It is similar to a roller coaster and each sled can be occupied by 2 people or a child under 7 years old accompanied by an adult.
Other activities at Mirlo Blanco: 2 slides of 130 metres, slalom-bikes, ski-bikes, ski-chairs, ski-skates, mini snowboarding, mini skiing and a small zip wire.

MONTEBAJO SPORTS CLUB

This building has a conference room that can host 130 people and that has facilities for simultaneous translation, multimedia, video, cinema and PowerPoint screenings.
There is also a social lounge, meeting rooms, work rooms, a gymnasium equipped with the latest technology machines, a multi-purpose sports room (where you can play indoor football, volleyball, basketball or table tennis), massage cabins, saunas, Turkish baths, a jacuzzi, covered heated swimming pool (which can be converted into an outdoor pool), solarium, basketball court, tennis court, grass football pitch (not regulation standard), and a therapy centre with a team of professionals who will get you back to feeling your best after enjoying your favourite activity via the application of treatments and relaxing sessions.
Convention and Congress Centre: Salón de Actos (approx. 128 spaces.) Salón Social (approx. 40-50 spaces), Salas de Trabajo, Salón Cine

 

FUENTE ALTA ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

The Ethnographic Museum preserves all the elements that enable you to learn more about the way of life and customs of previous peoples who populated these peaks. Via illustrative panels, a collection of farming tools, home tools, stills and accompanied by a guide, visitors will travel back in time as they discover the civilisations that traversed the mountains in sun and snow.

 

EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES

A leisure activity for all the family, launched last season. Horse riding classes are available at Fuente Alta Horse Riding School. Enjoy time with horses in nature's midst, in the unique beauty of Sierra Nevada National Park.

 

GRANADA AND ITS CHARMS

No ski resort in the world except Sierra Nevada can boast of being 32 kilometres (less than a 40-minute drive) from a city with one of the best cultural heritage spots in the world. One of Granada's is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while there are many other gems to admire. However, you simply have to visit the Alhambra and the Generalife.

 

▪ THE ALHAMBRA AND THE GENERALIFE: A collection of buildings, some of which are of Arab construction, such as the Palacios Nazaríes and the Alcazaba, and the Generalife Gardens. Other structures are examples of Christian architecture, such as the Palacio de Carlos V and Santa María Church, which was constructed on the old mosque.

 

▪ EL ALBAYZÍN DISTRICT (Heritage Site): This neighbourhood, along with Sacromonte, is one of the most charming, vibrant and historic in Granada. Wander its narrow streets scented with jasmine, view its traditional gardens or enjoy a cup of tea accompanied by a delicious Arab pastry: this is a true journey to the Moorish roots of this city.

 

▪ SACROMONTE DISTRICT: This area is famous for its caves, in which gypsies continue to host flamenco song and dance celebrations every night. Craftsmen also work with wicker, the forge and copper here. The traditional zambra was born here, with autochthonous dances and songs such as the mosca and the cachucha.

 

▪ SCIENCE PARK: Here, visitors have the history of science at their fingertips. You can participate via experiments carried out by the world's leading minds. Explore the Biosphere Room, a Giant Kaleidoscope in the Perception Room, the Eureka Room or discover the legacy of Al-Andalus in a specific room. Of course, kids (3-7 years old) can play and experience science in the Explore Room.

 

▪ GRANADA'S MONUMENTS: Few cities in the world have such a diverse history. This is reflected in Granada's streets and monuments. Head through the streets of its old districts, enter the Catholic Monarchs' mausoleum at the Royal Chapel, admire the cathedral, visit the Arab Baths and the Realejo (the old Jewish district) the Alcaicería (the old silk market) or the Calderería.

 

▪ CULTURAL TOURS: Granada offers visitors a selection of cultural tours via which you can discover the most important aspects about its history, customs and peoples. The Andalusi Legacy; Guadix-Baza, The Cradle of the European Man; Federico García Lorca, The Universal Granada Native; El Flamenco, La Zambra and El Sacromonte; The Beginning of the Discovery of America; The Nazarí Kingdom of Granada; The Aulica City and the Work of Siloé, Renaissance Tour and Baroque Granada.

 

▪ SHOPPING IN GRANADA: This is the perfect place for shopping, with plenty stores and markets available. In the city's central streets you will find: Alhóndiga, Ángel Ganivet, Gran Vía, Mesones, Plaza de Bib-Rambla, Recogidas, Reyes Católicos and Zacatín. The adjoining Plaza Nueva, the streets of the Calderería Nueva and the Calderería Vieja with their shops still have Arab influences. There are also flower and fruit markets in the Plaza Larga in El Albayzín, between the Cuesta de la Alhacaba and Calle Panaderos, while there are others in La Chana and El Zaidí where a street market is organised every Saturday. Granada is also home to large, modern shopping centres with many stores.

 

▪ GRANADA TAPAS AND CUISINE: It is an old Granada custom that when a client orders a beer or a glass of wine, they are served a free tapa in every bar in town. Tapas dishes constitute a delicious and varied alternative for informal lunches or dinners. El Albayzín, Campo del Príncipe and Calle Elvira are essential stops for a true Granada tapas experience.

 

The fusion of the Jewish, Arab and Christian cultures has given rise to original cuisine with many influences. Honey, spices, fruits and garlic adorn meats and fish, creating tasty feasts such as lamb with apples, porridge with honey, chicken with almonds, trout with pomegranate, stewed snails, fried potatoes, battered fish, migas and meat skewers in addition to salads and cold soups like gazpacho, pipirranas, ajoblanco, orange salads and cod salad.

 

SIERRA NEVADA HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE (CAR)

Sierra Nevada High Performance Centre, situated at 2320 metres above sea level, has been classed as one of the best in the world due to its excellent location and modern facilities. Elite athletes from different countries have prepared here for important competitions, such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships. Football teams from the Spanish league as well as national and international teams from different sports disciplines complete their pre-season training at these facilities.

 

CAR FACILITIES

 

▪ Athletics track with a straight of 130 metres and 6 lanes

▪ Athletics room for high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole jump training

▪ Room for team sports such as volleyball, basketball, handball, tennis, badminton and indoor football

▪ Room for individual sports such as karate, taekwondo, judo and boxing

▪ Muscle-building and weight-lifting room

▪ Sports medicine area with an electrotherapy room, strength tests and analytics

▪ Rest and meeting rooms

▪ Events room for 150 people with audiovisual equipment and interpretation facilities

▪ Outdoor running tracks

▪ Covered swimming pool of 50 metres with 6 lanes

▪ Main pavilion measuring 54 x 32 x 12 metres

▪ Uncovered athletics track (400 m) with 6 lanes

▪ Central pitch with synthetic grass

▪ Throwing area measuring 120 x 60 metres