There are few places in the world where you can ski in the morning then head to the coast for a swim in the afternoon, but Sierra-Nevada's proximity to the Med allows this.
Don't be fooled into thinking that the skiing will be second rate either. 20 lifts serve over 65 km of piste but it can get busy at the weekends with bottlenecks at the lifts.
The pistes lend themselves to the intermediate but there is ample off-piste skiing for the advanced riders.
Off the pistes, there are some good restaurants and lively bars. If you get bored or the snow is not as good, just head for a beach!

The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps and the most significant section of the Cordillera Penibética.
The protected area encompasses 86,208ha of torrential rivers, sheer-sided gorges, stony scree slopes, glacial lakes between snowy summits and, in the foothills of the Alpujarras, cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables.

Granada - famous for its Alhambra - this mighty compound of buildings – including the summer palace called Generalife, with its fountains and gardens - stands at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, and overlooks the city below

A maasive choice of things to do in the region - from active and energetic to more leisurely. Walking, cycling, golf, and exploring the superb scenery are just some of the options!