Sierra Nevada, Spain
Resort life
Off the slopes, Sierra Nevada is a cool place with a lot going on. Getting around the village, which is extremely steep, is pretty tough on foot though (especially once you have had a few beers). There is a bus service that runs until midnight, or alternatively, a chair lift that links the various levels to the centre of the village, for which you will need a valid lift pass to get on. The main set back for this place is the high cost of everything, which may have something to with the fact that the Sierra Nevada attracts a lot of the Spanish elite, and all the baggage that clings on to them. However, what is on offer is of a high standard with locals making you welcome.Eating
If you don't like Spanish food then don?t fret, this place serves up all kinds of affordable grub from Chinese to Mexican. The main thing to watch out for, is that because this is a busy place, restaurants fill up early on in the evening and so a lot of waiting for a table is common place. Still, a meal, at a price, can be had in the likes of the Ruta del Veleta, (very posh and expensive but good). Tito Luigi is good for a cheap meal.Nightlife
If you like hard, fast and drunken action, there is plenty of it here but nothing happens until late. Bars and clubs don't get going until at least midnight, then it rocks and you'll have no trouble staying out late, drinking until you drop at 5 in the morning. The Soho Bar and La Chicle are your main late hangouts, where Senorita's are in plentiful supply all night long.Accomodation
Accommodation comes in all manner of styles and prices starting at super expensive. Most of the accommodation is located within easy reach of the base lifts and is pretty good, with some accommodation options at affordable prices. For budget riders, there's a hostel offering cheap beds with joint lift pass package rates.Hotel search
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 19
Gondolas: 2
Chair lifts: 15
Drag lifts: 2
Other lifts: 2 Magic carpets
Max people per hour: 41,755
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 79
Total ride area: 84km
Longest run: 6 km
Top lift: 3300m
Vertical drop: 1198m
First lift: 2102m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 47%
Red runs: 47%
Black runs: 6%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half day 29.5 euros
1 Day pass 37 euros
5 days 157 euros
Season 700 euros
Lift times:9.00am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 31%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
weekend 4hr group lesson 39 euros
Private lessons 30 euros per hour
Snowboard Hire:
Board & Boots 24 euros for a day, 70 euros 5 days
Night Riding: :
Saturdays 19.00 to 21.30 11euros
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Summary
Not bad for some no frills riding, with okay terrain for carvers and easy going freeriders but little for freestylers. Good value local services.
ON THE SLOPES: Basic but good
OFF THE SLOPES: Good
MONEY WISE: Overall, this is a very affordable resort offering good value.
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:A bit
TREE RUNS:No
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