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Celebrating 10 Years Of 5-Star Ski Breaks At El Lodge

As we approach the opening of El Lodge for the winter 2022-2023 skiing season, we’re proud to be celebrating our tenth anniversary since our first season in 2012-2013.
Our slogan at the time was “Love. Live. Ski” – a simple ethos that we’ve carried through the decade since, encouraging our guests to enjoy the pleasures of a luxury ski holiday with our sumptuous accommodations, from hitting the slopes in the sun to après-ski in our gourmet restaurants.
This season, we’re celebrating “10 years of Love. Live. Ski” with our valued guests. To mark the occasion, let’s take a trip down memory lane, looking back on the beginnings of El Lodge and how we’ve grown to be one of the best small luxury ski lodges in the world.

6 Benefits Of A Luxury Ski Holiday In Spain

Holidays should offer a break from the stresses of busy modern life, but they should also allow you to experience new things and work on personal growth in between bouts of relaxing.
What better way to achieve the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure than a luxury ski holiday at a winter resort? Luxury ski lodges take any winter getaway to the next level, providing everything you need for an exhilarating and rewarding getaway.
Whether you’re going alone for a wellness retreat, travelling with a long-term partner to rekindle that romantic flame, or taking children along on a family bonding trip, a luxury ski resort has something for everyone.
If you’re not quite sold on the idea of a luxury skiing holiday yet, here are six features of the indulgent breaks available at El Lodge that should help you see the light.

Top Tips For Planning The Perfect Romantic Ski Getaway

Whether it’s your first ski getaway as a couple or you’re seasoned skiers – there’s few greater places to celebrate your relationship than out on the slopes.

El Lodge are proud to be one of the most highly esteemed boutique ski resorts in Europe, offering luxury accommodation, over 100km of pistes and world-class cuisine, all against the stunning backdrop of the Granada mountains. So, whether it’s an anniversary, a special birthday or just a trip away for two – there’s nowhere better than here.

The snowy hills of Granada offer so much to a romantic getaway, but whether you’ve been before or this is your first time, there are a few top tips that can help make your trip even more special. Read on to find out more.

Skiing No-No’s Everyone Should Know

Here at El Lodge, we appreciate that each individual has their own idea of the “dream” holiday, but there’s no denying that there’s something extra special about getting away on the slopes.

How Will You Enjoy Your Après-Ski Time This Season?

If you’re an avid skier, then there’s nothing more invigorating that taking to the slopes for hours at a time, feeling the sun on your face and taking in the scenes. But whether you’re skiing with friends, or going it alone, there’s no denying that coming together after your time on the pistes is all part and parcel of any ski getaway.

How To Ski As An Adult: Our Five Top Tips

It’s no secret that skiing is a whole lot of fun – but if you didn’t get the chance to learn how to ski at an early age, it can feel like you’ve missed out on your chance to enjoy the slopes.

But the good news is, that’s not the case and with the right guidance, you could be taking to the pistes with confidence before you know it!

Sound good? Read on for our need-to-know tips on learning to ski as an adult.

Returning To The Ski Slopes After Covid? Here’s All You Need To Know

Naturally, our number one focus is the health and safety of our guests and staff alike, so reopening to the public isn’t a move we’ve taken lightly here at El Lodge. It’s almost been two years since the pandemic caused ski resorts across Europe to close their doors, but we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that when this time came, we had everything in place to give you a true El Lodge experience, without compromising on safety.

How To Ski As An Adult: Our Five Top Tips

Expert skiers will be the first to tell you that the length and shape of your skis is of the upmost importance. But for beginners, it can be all too easy to end up with skis that are inappropriate for the purpose – leading to potential incidents or, at best, a miserable time out on the slopes!

So, how do you go about ensuring your skis are the right type for you? Today our ski experts shed some light on this important matter.

Packing For Your Child’s First Ski Trip – All You Need To Know

Are you planning your next ski getaway with some little additions in tow? Many families choose to start skiing together once their children have reached an age where they can enjoy the thrill of the slopes – but there are some things you need to think about first.

There’s no doubt that skiing can be fun for the whole family, but to get the most out of it you need to make sure you’ve gone prepared. If this is your first-time skiing with the kids, here’s everything you need to bring with you.

Ultimate Ski Gadgets for the upcoming Ski Season

Do you love nothing more than taking to the untouched slopes at the beginning of a brand new ski season, kitted out and ready for action? Us too – so we know all too well how exciting it is when the newest wave of ski tech hits the shelves each year – and 2021 is set to be one of the best yet!

Of course, you can enjoy skiing without having all the mod cons, but if you’re passionate about the sport and love to invest your hard earned money in the latest gadgets – we’ve got you covered!

Keep reading for our ultimate guide to ski gadgets, perfect for the 2021 ski season.