Water skiing

Spain is one of Europe’s most mountainous countries, and it’s home to a few different regions that offer skiing and snowboarding. The most famous of these are the Pyrenees in the north. However, Spain’s most popular resort is Sierra Nevada in Andalucia, and there’s also skiing near Madrid in the heart of the country. Below, we round up some of Spain’s best resorts.
Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada is Spain’s southernmost ski resort. It’s so close to the bottom of the continent that on a clear day you can see all the way to Africa. One downside of this is that if the winds pick up in the wrong direction, you can get Saharan sand landing on the slopes, as incredible as it sounds. If the conditions favour you, there’s the chance to explore intermediate skier or boarder heaven, with reds galore (just under half the total runs). Also, the coast being so close to the mountain is rather special – hot chocolate on the mountain in the morning, piña colada on the beach in the afternoon.
Baqueira – Beret
Baqueira is the Spanish Pyrenees’ most beloved ski resort, even among the Spanish royalty, who have their second home there. Perhaps what attracts them to the resort, is the splendid array of eateries that reside here. Restaurants lean on an incredible array of local suppliers, providing them with top-notch cured sausages, lamb, trout, and cider.
Fórmigal
Fórmigal has the most extensive range of pistes in all of Spain, with 137km to keep you occupied. If that doesn’t quite cut it, your pass also provides access to the entire Aragon ski area, which has another 122km of piste to explore. The resort is made up of four lift-linked ski areas, each with its own character. Sarrios is best for beginners, a flat-ish valley, with a must-visit igloo bar. Anayet doesn’t have plenty of runs, but it makes up for that with its stellar views. Tres Hombres is an advanced skier or snowboarder’s dream – lots of the reds and blacks here are left ungroomed after a heavy snowfall, allowing you to enjoy the powder fully. 
Vall de Núria
Vall de Núria in Catalonia is rather unusual when it comes to ski resorts. Firstly, there’s no access by road, instead, you have to ride a train up the mountain. Top tip: sit on the right-hand side, to take in glorious views.