It may seem strange, but it is always worth wearing a swimsuit, even when you're going skiing. No, this advice is not the product of any kind of dementia typical of the bold lovers of extreme cold, but of the particular location of Sierra Nevada, the southernmost ski resort in Europe. How many natural winter sports facilities are an hour’s drive from the delicious beaches of the Mediterranean Sea? Let me help. Just one! Sierra Nevada! Sierra Nevada is in the province of Granada in the heart of Andalusia, a region much better known for its warm sun than for winter sports. Despite this, it is a ski resort with 102 kilometres of skiing area, 30 ski lifts and over 100 slopes.