Ski Resorts near Granada Airport
Why not find the ski resorts near Granada airport and enjoy a skiing and snowboarding holiday in the Sierra Nevada. Work out your transfer time as well as link through to read the reviews on the resorts you are interested in.
To find ski resorts near Granada airport use the GoSki.co.uk guide. Whether you're off skiing or snowboarding, for a weekend or longer, you can find the ski resorts near Granada airport quickly and easily. Then link through to read the review of the resort and then book online with some of the leading tour operators. GoSki.co.uk offers the table below with distances and times to each resort, so you can workout which ski resort close to Granada airport is right for you.
Granada, Spain
Granada is an amazing architectural jewel. The Romans settled here and then when the Arabs arrived they gave it its name that is still used today. Today, you will still find palaces here and great gardens. It stands at the foot of Spains highest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada. A good place to start your ski holiday but a great place to visit in its own right.
What's in Granada?
As far as amazing buildings check out the Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built in the 14th century.It overlooks the city and provides an amazing backdrop. At the centre of the Alhambra stands the palace of Charles V. You will also find the Royal Chapel and many churches built by Moorish churchmen. The hill facing the Alhambra is the old Moorish casbah, an amazing array of narrow streets and whitewashed houses. So for anyone wanting to explore the past in spectacular setting, check out Granada.
Accessing the Slopes
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is about 45 minutes from Granada. It hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships in 1996. Granada city itself is about one hour from the airport. The main airport is Federico Garcia Lorca Granada Jaen(GRX).
Flights
British Airways has direct flights to Granada from the Uk, flight time is approx 2 hours 40 minutes.
Train and Bus Links
Granada bus station is right in the heart of Granada. During the ski season buses leave three times day and the journey is relatively short, only 45 minutes. A single ticket is also about 5 Euros.
Road
You can hire a car from Granada and simply drive. If you follow the sign for the Alhambra you will then be directed to the Sierra Nevada on the A395. Snow chains are not normally required.