Cheap Ski Holidays in Spain

Skiing and Spain is not normally something you would expect to see in the same sentence, but actually Formigal in the Four Valleys is actually Spain’s largest resort and it happens to be a ski resort!!!

Formigal has over 137 kilometres of ski area and covers 7 beautiful peaks in the Spanish Alps, known better as the Four Valleys, it offers a range of runs to suit absolute beginners, through the intermediates and even caters for the most advanced of skiers. Snow boarders can enjoy the wide uncrowded runs and the 2 terrain parks with half pipes, kickers and excellent lift system

Beginners have a choice of 24 runs in Formigal in Spain, and can enjoy lovely gentle nursery slopes and a brilliant ski school with English speaking instructors. Families have a good selection of family friendly hotels, also offering childcare facilities and the ski school offer excellent crèches and kindergarten, offering both ski and non ski options. 6 mornings in the crèche will cost approximately £129, so excellent value, I’m sure you'll agree.

Intermediates have a great choice with over 30 runs to choose from, offering lovely tree lined blues and more difficult steep reds.

Advanced are well catered for here in Formigal, with a massive choice of over 40 black runs, and an excellent choice of more difficult reds to try out, not to mention the chutes and mogul runs. Also the off piste opportunities are endless, with any of the 7 peaks to ski, you must try a guided tour, with an experienced tour guide to take you to areas only the brave hearted dare to try out!!

The transfer time to Formigal is only a 90 minute bus ride making Spain another great destination for skiing.

The night-life in Formigal is as lively or quiet as you want it, the selection of bars and restaurants is excellent so you will find something and somewhere to suit all tastes and ages. There is a good selection of shops too.

Non skiing activities are also available too, try a morning dog sledding, snow biking or snow shoeing, or try a bit of night skiing or night tobogganing, great fun for all the family.

Formigal is a great all round resort, it wont break the bank and it offers something for everyone, regardless of level or ability. Spain really does have it all.

Money

Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is dividedinto 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change andmajor hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cardsand travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally thecheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).

Language

Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.

Climate

Spain is extremely hot during mid-summer, in July and August.The rest of the year the climate is generally temperate in thenorth, but warm in the south. The best time to visit is duringspring or autumn, except for the Atlantic coast, which has heavyrains in October and November. August is the busiest month, whileMay and October are the best times for both ideal weather and fewercrowds. Madrid and the high central area can get very cold duringwinter.