In Spain, we are lucky enough to have a variety of landscapes (mountains, beaches, deserts...) and we Spaniards can be proud of that.
But today I want to tell you about Sierra Nevada, a ski resort famous all over the world, one of the best in Europe and surely in the world.
And I want to talk to you about it today because this past Easter was the third-best Easter in its history, with 78,900 skiers and a hotel occupancy rate of 71%. It has 70 kilometres of skiable terrain and is expected to remain open until 3 May.
I don’t like snow; I prefer the beach, but I’m glad there are people skiing, just as I’m glad there are others sunbathing or swimming at the beach, because I’m glad people are happy, having fun and appreciating life, because that’s the greatest thing we have. It’s a cliché to say that ‘the most important thing is to be healthy’, but it’s true and now I know it better than I did before I had cancer; but thank God my condition isn’t serious and perhaps that’s why I can appreciate life more.
Last Sunday the 5th, you could see Sierra Nevada covered in snow from a beach in Torremolinos (Málaga). It was a curious sight, on 5 April, and that’s why I wanted to share it with you.
It was a wonderful day, with spectacular weather: blue skies, pleasant temperatures, beautiful colours, a calm sea and people enjoying themselves.
I know that many foreigners live on the Costa del Sol, and others come to sunbathe and enjoy our varied and wonderful cuisine. Because Spain has a long history, rich in a wide variety of cultures that have enriched our country; because it is true that diversity brings greater quality, including in the mixing of races; for that reason, I believe that foreigners should be welcomed to Spain. As a Spaniard, I feel proud that so many people from abroad come to visit us; it is a real honour.
I hope that with this post, I can reassure those who are unsure about whether or not to come to Spain: don’t hesitate, because here you will find hospitality and friendliness, as well as good weather, great food and beautiful beaches – we have been world leaders for many years, holding the record for Blue Flag beaches. Our beach facilities and campsites are constantly improving. We also have many hotels offering activities for children.
