Grab your thermals and head to Spain

If you’ve so far missed your chance to go skiing this year and are longing for a chance to pull out all the stops on the piste there’s still time to grab your thermals and make a dash to Spain’s Sierra Nevada.

The Sierra Nevada sits just over an hour’s drive from the sunny Costa del Sol, making the juxtaposition of crisp white snow and sun drenched beaches a big draw for tourists of all inclinations. As the number one website for accommodation in Spain, more and more would-be ski bunnies are looking upon Go2Spain.co.uk as their must visit destination, able to quickly and easily provide everything needed to enjoy Spain’s top winter sports destination in considerable style.

At the foot of the mountains is the city of Granada, famed for its Moorish architecture and full of great places to wine and dine, all just a short distance from sandy beaches. It makes an ideal place to stay while you’re on your ski trip because it offers the best of both worlds, you could even throw in a game of golf while you’re there.

The Tryp Albayzin Hotel is located in the heart of Granada, next to the Palacio de Congreso and the Basílica of our Nuestra Señora de las Angustías. This four-star hotel is close to an array of historic attractions as well as all the best shops and the pretty Genil River. Inside the interior has incorporated flavours and elements of the local architecture with clay floor tiles, ceramic tiling and marble surfaces. There are two internal courtyards, one of which features a charming fountain and spectacular glass roof making it a perfect place to experience the restaurant’s superb cuisine. With its own health club, a night’s stay at the Tryp Albayzin starts from £85 per person, including breakfast when booked direct with Go2Spain.

If you want to be closer to the action of the slopes but not far away enough to miss the Granada nightlife the Saylu Hotel is the place for you. One of the newest hotels in Granada, the Saylu is a modern, fresh establishment which has great connections to Sierra Nevada but is only a short distance from all the sights and entertainment the bohemian city has to offer. There is a restaurant which serves a variety of local dishes and the hotel has a car rental desk, free parking and garage for those wanting to make their own way up. Prices start from £56 per person night with breakfast included.

For luxury that will quite simply takes your breath further up into the mountains is the Barcelo la Bobadilla. Built in the tradition of an Andalusian palace with its winding pathways, flowered courtyards and 350 hectares of private land full of aromatic herbs and olive and almond trees, the hotel has its own chapel and impressive marble colonnade. Each of the 70 rooms is a piece of paradise in itself and most feature their own sitting room and jacuzzi.

The list of alternative activities to skiing at this hotel is endless. Just a short drive away, you can indulge your adventurous side with everything from horse-riding to archery or, for a more relaxing option you can always try out the Turkish and Finnish saunas or be pampered in the spa. There are two restaurants, the five star La Finca and El Cortijo, with gourmet menus that cater to a wide variety of tastes. To stay at the Barcelo la Bobadilla costs from £225 pppn plus breakfast, only with Go2Spain.

For help finding the ideal place to stay on your trip look no further than Go2Spain. With literally thousands of hotels in Spain and resort apartments to choose from, Go2Spain is the UK’s favourite online provider of accommodation in Spain.

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