Sierra Nevada
Spain is truly a country with almost any type of climate or environment possible. The Sierra Nevada mountain range, located in the area known as Andalusia, is another example of the variable nature of the country. The Sierra Nevada Mountains, which literally means “snowy mountain range” in Spanish, provides a breathtaking backdrop to the Mediterranean coastline. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are some of the highest in all of Europe with mountains over 3,000 ft common in the range. Lakes and valleys as well as waterfalls and streams are all part of the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The highest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains are covered with snow year round, even though they are located in the warm and tropical Iberian Peninsula. This makes skiing in these areas a popular tourist attraction, as skiers can ski in the morning and go to the beach and enjoy relaxing in the tropical sunshine in the afternoon. The city of Granada is considered to be the biggest tourist type city within the Sierra Nevada ski area, however the actual ski resorts also offer accommodations. (more…)