Beach and ski in Marbella, close to Sierra Nevada

February 19th 2016 | by Ginés García

As winter closes in, the minds of winter sports aficionados turn to the ski slopes. For those with a villa or apartment in Marbella the first inclination might be to head to the airport and fly to the Alps to indulge in their favourite sport. But there is no need to book a week on the ski slopes of Switzerland, Austria, Germany or France becouse ski in Marbella is possible. Just over two hours away by car are the first class facilities of the Sierra Nevada ski resort.

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Sierra Nevada ski resort, picture by @websierranevada

Their proximity makes a day’s skiing or snowboarding very much an option, while for those wanting a longer break there is no shortage of quality hotels bordering the slopes themselves. An excellent election is The Lodge Hotel, belonging to the famous Marbella Club business group, this hotel was reopened recently.

With 107 kilometres of piste, plus cross country trails and Spain’s biggest snowboarding park, there is something to keep every fan of winter sports happy, and 353 snow cannons ensure a minimum of 35 kilometres of ski runs are open during dry spells.

 

Ski slopes open near Marbella

 

Marbella´s promenade

The Sierra Nevada ski season is one of the longest in Europe, with the slopes normally remaining open through the winter until May, meaning anyone who has bought a property in Marbella chasing the winter sunshine can spend a day on the slopes right up to the end of spring. This option is very popular for those who live in the centre of Marbella and on the Golden Mile, especially on Saturdays, when night skiing is available.

The ski village itself is small but picturesque and offers many places for a snack or full meal, all at surprisingly affordable prices for those used to the costs of Alpine resorts.

Winter sunshine combined with skiing

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Marina Mariola, Frontline beach complex

Should you be looking for real estate in the area, Nevado Realty Marbella has a fine selection of villas, apartments and townhouses for sale in Marbella. Please contact us for more details.

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