What is lovely about spending winter in Spain is not only the gorgeous sunny days and clear blue skies, but sometimes you get stunning views across the Sierras like this one. After a chilly night spent in front of the fire, we go into our local town, Competa, to be greeted with this view of the snow capped mountains.

You can get snowy mountains anywhere. But ones that are backed with endless blue sky and mediterranean homes hugging the hillside are wonderful to see so early in the morning.