Santa Claus has paid a Christmas visit to the Sierra Nevada to launch an array of festive celebrations in the resort.

St Nicholas successfully navigated the El Rio run by moonlight as part of a yuletide inauguration ceremony.

On the night of December 31, Sierra Nevada will host its own New Year’s party with live music planned in the Plaza de Andalucia until 2am.

Between January 2 and 4, creative workshops will be held in the resort to entertain skiers of all ages once night falls.

Furthermore, an exciting celebration is also planned on January 5 for the Three Kings festival.