- According to results from the study by Yumping.com, the adventure and leisure portal, among over 3,000 skiers.
- 40% choose the Community of Madrid for their snow holidays
40% of Spaniards prefer enjoying their winter holidays in Madrid's ski resorts over those in the rest of the country, according to a study by adventure and leisure portal Yumping.com with 3,000 participants. Catalan slopes come second, attracting 25% of respondents, where skiers and snowboarders reign as kings of winter sports.
Of the 3,000 surveyed skiers planning their winter season holidays, nearly 50% choose the Community of Madrid for their ski and snowboard courses.
Andalusia and Aragon, with 10% and 8% of respondents respectively, aren't far behind, attracting the remaining athletes. Sierra Nevada plays a key role, as southern Spaniards also want to enjoy this experience and visit the most comprehensive resorts without travelling far from home. As for Aragon's community, home to Grupo Aramón, it grows stronger every year thanks to its network of ski resorts.
The report indicates one key reason for choosing central Spain's slopes is undoubtedly because the capital always makes a good travel destination. 40% of respondents combine city leisure and culture with relaxation in Madrid's mountains, releasing adrenaline through snow sports.
But Catalonia remains competitive, boasting numerous skiable kilometres across its 11 resorts, making 25% of respondents choose this autonomous community. As a privileged location where snow appears annually, visitor numbers were never likely to be much lower than Madrid's.
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Autonomous Community Attendance
Community of Madrid 40%
Catalonia 25%
Andalusia 10%
Aragon 8%
Others 17%
*Chart data from study of 3,000 skiers
