This winter uncover Maribel Sierra Nevada, Andalusia’s final alpine ski chalet resort, the place fashionable luxurious meets mountain journey. Discovered slopeside, in Europe’s southernmost winter sports activities resort, this boutique retreat is your all-in-one ski, spa, and eating vacation spot. Boasting 29 fashionable rooms and suites, together with the unique Maribel Penthouse Suite, Maribel Sierra Nevada supplies direct ski-in/ski-out entry to the Maribel and Águila slopes. After a day on the pistes, unwind in our Nordic-inspired spa, expertise the après ski scene on the terraces buzzing with high-altitude beats from visitor DJs, earlier than indulging at Maribel’s restaurant, one of the best place to eat in Sierra Nevada.
Sister resort to Sierra Nevada’s legendary El Lodge, and in addition to Marbella Membership on the coast, ‘Maribel Ski & Apres Ski’ gives a contemporary dose of high-altitude enjoyable and magnificence, writes Andrew Forbes (The Luxurious Editor).
Europe’s sunniest ski resort is glowing brighter than ever. Sierra Nevada is cool and never simply because it sits at a lofty 2,250 metres. The resort and eating scene is reaching new heights too. Pioneered by El Lodge, the fashion renaissance continues at Maribel. The fully remodelled property has a charming steadiness between an intimate alpine chalet, the stylish mountain fashion of a luxurious ski resort, and the distinctive ambiance and famend vibrancy that’s reflective of Romano Seashore Resort and Marbella Membership, the hospitality consultants who’re accountable for the creation of Maribel Sierra Nevada.
Maribel moments
Maribel is the place to ski and board below the Andalusian solar, earlier than a late lunch on the solar deck devouring an genuine raclette, then a day of pool and spa, setting you up for an evening of nice eating and music on the elegant but relaxed Maribel’s restaurant.
Location
Worldwide guests can fly into both Malaga or Granada airports and take a switch to Sierra Nevada. Alternatively take the scenic drive to the historic metropolis of Granada, house to the UNESCO marvel of the Alhambra, passing by means of majestic Andalusian surroundings of olive groves and mountains. It’s lower than 2 hours from Malaga to the Granada, after which enable perhaps an extra half-hour to meander up by means of the Nationwide Park of Sierra Nevada to the southernmost ski station in Europe. This mountain resort gives the most important ski space in southern Europe, with 110 km of pistes, together with 19 inexperienced (newbie), 41 blue (intermediate), 50 pink (superior) and eight black (knowledgeable), in addition to the best and most fun on the Iberian Peninsula, at an altitude of 1000’s of metres. There are family-friendly runs too and a lovely ski college space, whereas for boarders, the Snow Park is well-reviewed.
Right here on the mountainside, one finds a bit nook of refined luxurious and excessive angle enjoyable at Maribel. Adjoining is El Lodge with its legendary solar deck, so company of Maribel have the privilege of sharing their neighbour’s amenities too, so for longer stays you have got a selection of day and night eating, wellbeing actions, and experiences.
You possibly can learn The Luxurious Editor profile evaluate of El Lodge right here.
You possibly can learn The Luxurious Editor Information to Sierra Nevada right here.
Maribel’s traditional alpine chalet exterior disguises its playful, design-driven interiors. As you enter the cosy foyer you’re met by a sweeping elliptical staircase and a dangling fire, with an open-plan, interconnected library, bar, and lounge areas that circulate collectively right into a single, welcoming house.
Lodging
Maribel’s visitor rooms and suites are set over three flooring, and playfully named with Mari prefixes like Marisol, and Marinieves. Select from duplex suites, creatively designed for individuals who want to journey with their household or a small group of associates, slope view rooms and signature suites. Every has heat, welcoming, alpine-inspired interiors, with leather-based and wooden furnishings, beds dressed with faux-fur throws, and fragrant Natura Bissè facilities. The luxe touches are all there, with a trendy minibar together with tempting items like sun shades and even canisters of performance-boosting oxygen.
Après ski
The vibe is uplifting, full of life but at all times subtle. Après ski enjoyable begins from lunchtime on the Solar Deck of El Lodge with a menu of alpine classics like fondue and raclette, or on the sun-kissed terraces of Maribel with American classics from the Cheat meals truck, all served to a soundtrack of feel-good beats.
Sundowners could be refreshing just like the Alpes Spritz of glowing cava with St Germain or warming and comforting like Maribel Gluhwein mulled pink wine, with port, and orange liqueur.
Gastronomy
The largest shock was our spectacular expertise at Maribel’s restaurant. The setting is in contrast to anything in Sierra Nevada. Heat pure tones, embrace you, whereas the complete glass entrance of the restaurant appears to convey the slopes even nearer. The menu is a tempting fusion of Mediterranean dishes and hearty Alpine and mountain favourites.
The starter of artichoke flower with smoked burrata and foie is completely standout. Give into temptation and check out the Baked Vacherin Mont D’or with garlic and truffle. It’s an indulgent deal with and units the scene for a magical mountain feast.
With Maribel so near the Mediterranean and the tropical coast of Granada you may also anticipate premium fish and seafood in addition to great vegetarian dishes like baked aubergine with olive, tomato, and basil. But within the winter I can’t assist however wish to tuck into sturdy dishes like venison or rack of lamb. The desserts together with vanilla crème brulée, baked cheesecake, and brioche with orange toffee full a memorable eating expertise.
Winter sports activities
With direct entry to the pistes, Maribel is a good selection for these seeking to embrace the joys of a day on the slopes. Maribel, taking its title from the adjoining ski run, is 50 metres from the chairlift at Parador No. 1. There’s an in-house ski rental and a boutique so pack mild and let the consultants package you out.
The group has additionally created some very cool experiences that transcend skilled, personal ski & snowboard guiding and lessons.
For households, there may be an genuine ice-skating rink within the Maribel Plaza for enjoyable within the solar, and if in case you have a want to get out on the snow, however don’t ski or board, attempt snowshoeing, and immerse your self within the pure fantastic thing about Sierra Nevada whilst you ‘hike’ throughout the snow.
The knowledgeable guides may also take you to the legendary ‘Los Cahorros’ mountain mountain climbing route, in a spectacular river gorge route, about 20 minutes drive from Maribel, to see icefalls. They will even prepare canine sledding, for a very evocative, winter journey.
Maribel Spa
But, to be trustworthy, many escape to the mountains for a wonderful change of surroundings and a few severe pampering. There’s a superb spa, exquisitely crafted from Finnish pine, boasting 2 therapy rooms, a Turkish bathtub, a sauna, and an indoor heated pool, with views to the pines and mountains. Amongst its choice of personalised massages are rejuvenating rituals and physique and facial remedies with the award-winning wellness assortment KLORIS, made with sustainable important oils and pure CBD oil.
Outdoors on the deck is a heated scorching tub, chilly tub and in addition a superb heated swimming pool and bar with vistas on to the slopes.
Maribel, a member of the Small Luxurious Resorts of the World™ (SLH) assortment, is open till the tip of April, so get your skates (or skis) on and head to the mountains!
