{"id":12285,"date":"2018-02-07T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hispanorama-tours.com\/uncategorized-en_gb\/spain-a-perfect-ski-destination\/"},"modified":"2019-08-06T14:39:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T12:39:43","slug":"spain-a-perfect-ski-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hispanorama-tours.com\/en_gb\/dmc-for-spain-blog\/spain-generally\/spain-a-perfect-ski-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain: A perfect ski destination"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many visitors to Spain head straight to the coast, overlooking the fact that Spain is Europe’s second most mountainous country. This, combined with long hours of sunshine in the winter and great entertainment and after-ski activities, makes it a dream destination for a ski trip. There are many spectacular ski resorts in Spain, but here are a few that stand out from the rest.<\/p>\n
Formigal<\/strong><\/p>\n Located in the region of Aragon, this family-friendly resort is a favorite among Spaniards and foreigners alike. Close to the French border, this resort is cheerful and friendly and offers a good value for money, especially considering its great slopes and high-quality snow. Dining caters overall to an international crowd, but does include one authentic tapas bar \u2013 complete with sawdust on the floor. The Formigal ski resort also offers the unique opportunity to experience the thrill of activities like heliskiing, where you are taken by helicopter to the highest off-piste slopes. And when night falls, the slopes are floodlit for skiing under the stars or even taking a ride on a sled pulled by a team of dogs.<\/p>\n Baqueira-Beret<\/strong><\/p>\n This sophisticated resort is in the Pyrenees Mountains, on the high Bonaigua Pass in the Val d\u2019Aran, a remote cleft in the north of the mountain range. In recent winters, Baqueira has enjoyed some of the best snow cover in Europe, and boasts long and picturesque slopes for all levels. The resort itself is well-located for visiting medieval mountain villages like Arties, Salardu and Tred\u00f2s. All offer a variety of accommodation and fine restaurants tucked away down cobbled alleyways, and can offer a charming alternative to lodging and dining at the resort. These villages are well worth a day or weekend trip, to add to the mountain experience.<\/p>\n
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