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High in the Sierra Nevada, less than 35 km from Granada and only two hours drive from the coast, lies the winter sport's resort of Solynieve. This is Europe's most southerly ski venue and site of the 1996 World Ski Championships.

A wide choice of runs allows for skiers of all levels to enjoy themselves, from beginners to the more seasoned enthusiasts. The season usually starts in November/December and lasts until April or May, depending on the snow. Visitors may be surprised by the benign weather throughout most of the season and the relatively high air temperatures when compared to the more northern European resorts.

Lifts and cable cars connect the resort, at 2,100 m, to the second highest peak in Spain, Veleta, standing at 3,398 m.

Activities, both on and off the slopes, are plentiful. Skating and cross-country skiing can be practised during the day and when the night falls, the aprés-ski celebrations keep visitors on their feet until late. Weekends and bank holidays are especially busy.

There's a good choice of accommodation if you want to stay the night, with more than a dozen hotels to choose from and the choice of eating places is reasonable. Prices for most things are usually higher than in the city but cheap compared to other European winter resorts.

Solynieve is above the treeline and surrounding countryside is open and panoramic with occasional small lagoons.

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