Sierra Nevada: Nightlife and Snow

The Sierra Nevada in the province of Granada is the most southern ski resort in Europe and one of the best in Spain, not only because of its sunbathed slopes in the Spanish mainland’s highest mountains and its privileged situation with views over the mediterranean and the African coast. 

With the sun set we can discover the second great attraction of the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort, which is its famous nightlife.

During the winter months many Spaniards from the close by Málaga come for a weekend of sun, sports and fun. The resort is well connected with the cities of Granada (36 km) and Malaga (130 km) via a motorway in good conditions and can easily be reached by car, transfer or bus.

Either way, if you have come for sightseeing to Granada or are staying in the tourist resorts along the Costa Tropical or the Costa del Sol, you can experience for yourself Granada´s famous advertisement "Sol y Nieve", as it is actually possible in one single day to ski in the Sierra Nevada and take a bath in the Mediterranean Sea. But maybe you should leave the bath for later if you first want to dive into Sierra Nevada nightlife.

Being the resort quite small in comparison with other European resorts, nevertheless its nightlife is bustling with Spanish spirit until the early morning hours. That´s the main reason why there are less people on the slopes from 9:00 to 11:00 in the morning, due to the fact that they have to recover themselves after knowing the energetic nightlife in Sierra Nevada.

Spaniards have the reputation of being night owls and enjoying partying. Here you will get a true impression.

After a hard day on the slopes you can start relaxation right away as you come off the mountain, with a good après-ski in the sun in one of the many bars surrounding the main square, as for instance El Golpe and Soho Bar; Mango or Sticky Fingers.Another nice and warm night destination is La Chimenea with a big round fire place.

Who feels like dancing after a long days on skies, can go for it from midnight onwards, although in accordance with Spanish night life tradition, the places won´t get busy until 01:00 or 02:00 in the morning. The younger crowd gathers in places like Nevada 53, La Chimenea and La Chicle or Mango. The adult party goers tend more to spots like Sala Muley or Cresscendo.

In resume, Sierra Nevada is the perfect place for people who want to enjoy good mood, sun and party.