26 de December de 2022
Winter in Spain is the perfect time of the year to enjoy our mountain natural areas. You can have a perfect getaway with snowy views, nature-based activities and local gastronomy to warm up after a chill day.
How? Where? Take a look at our 4 selected winter destinations to create unforgettable experiences enjoying the snow and the winter warmth.
Somiedo
Winter in Somiedo means hibernation for all forms of wildlife. The snow fills the landscape with light and peace. Lovers of the outdoors come to Somiedo to enjoy activities such as snowshoeing, hikes to frozen lakes or wildlife watching to spot animal behavior during the harshest months of the year and take amazing pictures with white backgrounds.
For the perfect getaway, we recommend you to stay with local accommodation providers accredited by Soy Ecoturista. La Corona del Auteiro is one of them and it is perfectly located to enjoy some of the most impressive hiking trails of the region such us Lago del Valle or Braña de Sousas (easy routes); Lagos de Saliencia or the port of Somiedo (medium difficulty) and Peña Orniz or Picos Albos with peaks that exceed 2,000 meters of altitude (high difficulty).
Here you can find other certified businesses to enjoy Somiedo.
Picos de Europa
It is a reality that winters in Asturias are harsh but they can still be enjoyed to the fullest. Tucked away in the snow-capped peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains you can find outstanding ski resorts, quirky villages, beautiful waterfalls, frozen lakes, alpine meadows and plenty of forest trails to explore.
Picos de Europa is a mandatory stop if you are looking for a deep winter rest, beautiful experiences guided by local ecotourism professionals and delightful gastronomy. Have a look at our selected experiences providers in the region to plan your next winter getaway.
Sierra Nevada
Visiting Granada is always a good idea at any time of the year. The province is perfectly located to go from the seaside to the snowy mountains in less than two hours. Granada is also home of the most impressive snowy landscapes of Southern Spain thanks to Sierra Nevada National Park. The ski and mountain resort in the protected area has the Mulhacen peak, the highest point in the Spanish peninsula.
Make the most of your ecotourism getaway in Granada by visiting the Alpujarra region, the glorious Alhambra and the historic city centre of Granada with a wide variety of bars and restaurants to taste authentic Andalusian gastronomy. You can have a look at Soy Ecoturista affiliated restaurants here.
Sobrarbe-Pirineos
Sobrarbe is a region sitting in the heart of the Pyrinees mountain range, in the province of Huesca, Aragon. It is an ecotourism destination all year round, being the winter months a very special time to visit. The revitalising cold of the high peak mountains, the song of the alpine birds and the warmth of a fireplace in unique ecotourism stays will leave you in awe. Sobrarbe is home to impressive mountain landscapes, glaciers of perpetual snow, incredible waterfalls, lush vegetation and plenty of wildlife.
Enjoy guided winter treks and activities in the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees Geopark and connect with the destination in an authentic and responsible way. The Ecotourism Club in Spain – Soy Ecoturista groups together destinations and companies which guarantee, by fulfilling a series of requirements, their commitment to conservation and local sustainable development. That is why it has created its own brand “Ecotourist in Spain” and the website www.ecotouristinspain.com, where you can find protected areas, accommodation and companies which offer their tourism services, as well as experiences and activities committed to the preservation of the area in which they take place.