Aragon Guide

Less than an hour and a half inland from the centre of Valencia and the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean Costa del Azahar, a surprise awaits – the small ski resort of Javalambre. Its proximity to the coast makes Javalambre an enjoyable and original option as a change from the beach and gives winter-time visitors a chance to make or renew their acquaintance with skiing without the need for a dedicated skiing holiday. The slopes are ideal for beginners and medium level skiers and there are red slopes for those looking for a tougher challenge.

Valdelinares resort rises above the pine-forested Gúdar mountains, a region dotted with medieval villages and criss-crossed by crystal-clear streams and rivers. The altitude of Valdelinares (1,700 metres, 5,200 feet) is such that skiing is guaranteed throughout the ski season thanks to the latest advances in snow cannon technology. For skiers who wish to indulge themselves for a day during a winter sun holiday, the three red slopes are ideal, and last season sees the opening of a new snowpark. There is a ski school and a ski rental shop. For a break from skiing, the restaurants and five cafeterias provide excellent queue-free service. The main dining building was enlarged and redistributed last season.