The Sierra Nevada ski resort in southern Spain is enjoying one of the key periods of the winter season. For many people, Christmas and New Year are a holiday period, and skiing is one of the most desirable ways to vacation during this time.
Despite little rainfall being recorded in Andalusia’s Granada province, 21 slopes and 15 kilometers of runs were opened this weekend due to the snowfall and cold weather this year.
Sierra Nevada is currently reporting occupancy of about 60 to 70 percent for the New Year’s weekend and the rest of the week leading up to the arrival of Three Kings on the ski resort’s slopes.
But on Thursday, the Sierra Nevada’s pristine slopes had an unexpected group of visitors. A herd of cows, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the resort, decided to cross the slopes, leaving winter sports enthusiasts with an astonishing record. A video uploaded to social media by the Telemark Sierra Nevada Ski and Snowboard School shows four adult cows and a calf walking in front of dozens of skiers and snowboarders. ing.
Night Run and Three Kings
The winter season opened on Saturday, December 30th with night skiing on the illuminated El Rio airstrip, considered one of the most popular activities in the area. This slope is illuminated by 30 spotlights, making it safe for night skiing. The new Al Andalus cable car runs from 7pm to 9:30pm and provides access to the illuminated El Rio slopes. Special ski passes are available for this activity and can be purchased online or at the ticket office.
Meanwhile, the ski resort’s cannons will continue to produce artificial snow, as they did last week, to increase the number of ski resorts open, officials confirmed.