It comes as a suprise to many people who only associate Spain with sun and beach holidays that It is possible to Ski or Snowboard in various parts of Spain from the Pyrenees in the north to the Sierra Nevada's near Granada in the south.

There are Ski resorts dotted all over the mountainous regions of Spain including Baaqueira-Beret, Lerida and Candachi in the North, Navacerrada, Valcotto and Valdesqi within striking distance of the capital Madrid and Solynieve in the Sierra Nevada near Granada in the south.

The Ski season in Spain is limited particularly in the south but at the begining and end of the season it is entirely possible to Ski in the morning in the Sierra Nevada's and be enjoying the sun on the beaches of the Costa Tropical in the afternoon.

The costs of Skiing and associated resort costs (equipment rentals, Accomodation) tend to be lower than in most Northern European countries making it an attractive option to the budget Skier.