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Did you know that after Switzerland, Spain is Europe's most mountainous country? Most will know Spain’s tourism through the very popular beach resorts, but very few are aware of the exciting possibilities for skiers in Spain.
The most popular Spanish ski resorts are in the Pyrenees which are comparable with the mid-sized Alpine resorts. Further south, above Granada in Andalucia is the Sierra Nevada which in spite of its sunny climate has hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships.
If you're considering a ski holiday in Spain the main destinations to consider are as follows. In the Catalan Pyrenees: Baqueira-Beret, Boí-Taüll and La Molina. In the Aragon Pyrenees: Astún, Candanchu, Cerler, Formigal and Panticosa. In Andalucia: the Sierra Nevada above Granada.
You'll also find some delightful skiing in the mountains to the north of Madrid in La Pinilla, Navacerrada, Valcotos and Valdesquí. Further north there is skiing in La Rioja at Valdezcaray, at Alto Campoo in Cantabria and at San Isidro in León though none of these lesser known stations are geared up to large scale tourism as in the Pyrenees and to a lesser extent in the Sierra Nevada.
