With incredible views over the Sierra Nevada mountains, the après-ski at Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya 5* allows you to get your strength back after a hard day on the piste with “Cakes&Champagne”, which offers a wide range of hand-made cakes and delightful fizz at an altitude of 2,400 in one of the highest hotels in Europe.
Breathing pure mountain air, zipping down the pistes, enjoying winter sports or a walk through snow-covered trees… a mountain break is the perfect chance to truly get away from it all and enjoy the snow, both for those who love winter sports and those who are simply looking for rest and relaxation in the heart of nature. Our hotel in Sierra Nevada (Granada), Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya 5*, is now open for the season, with a number of new ideas to make your winter sports and relaxation experience even more amazing, all in one of Spain’s most beautiful national parks, crowned by 14 peaks over 3,000 metres, among them Veleta (3,327m) and Mulhacén (3,478m).
Sport and recreation for everybody
With an alpine style design, combining stone and wood, this five-star hotel evokes an alpine lodge, and is one of the highest hotels in Europe, with direct access to the pistes, offering its guests snow sports and pure relaxation during the ski season. At Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya we have an exclusive “Ski Concierge” service, who is in charge of individually managing your snow experience, organising ski passes, hiring equipment, providing information about the piste conditions, and other mountain activities, etc. They’ll take care of everything you need to enjoy a perfect snow-based break. And, as well as the chance to enjoy various snow sports, at Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya 5* we also offer a wide range of other activities:
- First tracks (getting up early to enjoy the experience of being the first to enjoy the fresh snow)
- Snow-shoe tour
- Skicross
- Snowmobiles
- Sunset piste basher excursion
- Guided night sky tour.
- Night skiing.
At our hotel you’ll find a chairlift right at the door of the hotel and a winter sports store with hire service offering top quality equipment. We also offer a free transfer service to Pradallano if you want to head straight to the middle station or enjoy a walk.
Après-ski with “Cakes&Champagne”
After the excursions and sport in the snow, it’s time for après-ski, and at Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya 5* we’ve got a host of ways to enjoy it, and not just for our guests, but for all who want to experience our delightful terrace and magnificent facilities. If you want to enjoy the unbeatable views of Sierra Nevada, from an altitude of 2,400 metres, with a great atmosphere and music, your best bet is to head to our terrace, which offers varied food and a cocktail menu, and this year we’re adding “Cakes&Champagne”, a range of hand-made cakes for every taste, paired with champagne from G.H. Mumm. A fantastic opportunity to relax after a day of sport on the pistes, to share special moments with friends and enjoy a delicious breather, taking in the panoramic views of Sierra Nevada under the Granda sun, or if you’d prefer, head indoors to spend pleasant moments by a crackling fire, while you look out on the snow falling outside.
In fact, if you’re more of an indoors person, we’ve got the perfect spot for you in the hotel, with board games, cards and pool, as well as a library with its own open fire.
Pure relaxation and incredible cuisine
In the hotel you’ll also find a small gym for those who want to work-out, while for those seeking the ultimate in relaxation, the best plan is a steam sauna or something from the treatment list at the Nammu Areas Spa, with rituals and massages that are perfect for recovering after taking part in winter sports and also to prepare the body for the next day on the slopes. The treatments on offer are based around the use of cold and snow, using its properties to alleviate tension and activate the body, without forgetting those elements that provide absolute relaxation, such as essential oils, aromatherapy, candles, music, etc, along with the finest beauty products. The offer is completed with other massages and rituals, such as facials and body treatments, each with its own function to meet the needs of every guest.
Afterwards, you can enjoy local cuisine in our restaurant “La Arquería”, which is utterly committed to quality national produce and offers a menu with dishes that are just perfect for the mountains, such as meat, cheese and chocolate fondues, raclette and mountain soups and stews.
Unquestionably, you’ll find a huge range of options to make the most of your snow-filled days in Spain’s highest ski resort, in a truly idyllic mountain location, and all less than 100 km from Motril on the Granada coast, meaning you can enjoy the mountains and the beach in the same day.