In the sixteenth century the rebellion of the Moors and Alozaina stars a remarkable event in the skirmishes and battles that are succeeding to be totally dominated. In April 1570, reported Aben...
Located in the western central area, this region occupies a surface of about 68.260 ha and is situated behind Marbella.
In the hinterland, a varied and particular landscape is hidden which is characterized through the abrupt mountains and fertile valleys dominating the Sierra de las Nieves. These mountains are a small uneven mountain chain of exceptional ecological richness and were therefore declared Natural Park in 1989, and National Park in July 2021.
The park has got diversified vegetation, here gall-oak and Spanish fir predominate the landscape. On lower plateaus, holm and cork oaks stand out from other species, such as carob and chestnut trees. In this habitat, protected species, as for example the wild cat, the golden eagle and the otter, exist although of the latter only a few specimens are left.
Together with the surrounding villages, this is one of the last places where men live in peace with nature. The traveller will find inside these villages the best of all traditions: beautiful popular architecture, a rich cuisine, high quality handmade products and the cordiality of its inhabitants.
The UNESCO has recognized the uniqueness of this place, and had included it with the name “Sierra de las Nieves and its surroundings” in its international network of the Biosphere Reserves in 1995.
Thanks to that, Sierra de las Nieves could benefit from the first Tourism Revitalization Plan, which is granted to an interior area. With this 5 years plan, co-financed by Malaga Provincial Council, the Regional Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Sport and the General Secretary for Tourism, the area has received an important tourist infrastructure.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Honey, pickles, handmade products derived from almonds (turron and sweets), crop and fruit products, products of extensive farming (sheep and goat).
CRAFTWORK
Related to the traditional professions: saddle production, wicker chairs, iron and forge works.
INDUSTRY
Water bottling line.
TOURISM
Culture, rural and active tourism, nature.
More English information of Sierra de las Nieves on the website of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board.
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The objective of this museum is to show the local culture of Yunquera and takes its name from its former owner, Don Francisco de Sola which, at his death, donated it to the City Hall of Yunquera...
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Inaugurated in October 2003, the person in charge of the design was the local author Salvador Calvo Marîn, who lives in North America, but has been made a honourable Son of Istan. It reminds...
In the past, these caves were used as human shelters and places to keep cattle, but today, after a long period of restoration, they have been transformed into a place where all kinds of cultural and...
Recommended month to visit it: February . We are in at a mystical site, almost supernatural, where the souls of the fallen Spanish firs watch over their descendants. In the Sierra de las...
We depart from Tolox along Erilla Street, past the village’s last houses and several commercial premises. A short distance further on we leave this road to Coín and turn right along the branch that...
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This celebration has been designated a festivity of tourist interest by the County Council of Málaga. Before coming to this event check the date of its celebration at the Town Hall or the...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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UNIQUENESS The position of this restaurant, which is close to the coast and the entrance of the Sierra de las Nieves, influences its gastronomy that mixes flavours. Maybe this makes it famous....
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UNIQUENESS This lordly house, built more than 150 years ago, was completely restored and refurbished in 1999. The typical details of its construction from that period were conserved, above all the...
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This establishment, which is open all year round, is located at the entrance to Istan and in a place where the mountain ranges around Ronda merge with the Costa del Sol. This municipality belongs...
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This viewpoint is placed in the Casarabonela Town Hall, on Buenavista Square. It offers breathtaking view of the Bermeja, Blanca and Pardas mountains that shelter and protect this charming village...
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The sixth stage of the entire route starts in the area of the Sierra de las Nieves and goes deep into the Serranîa de Ronda . It lies between Campo de Gibraltar (Gibraltar’s Area), Western...
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Grâce à son site Internet, la municipalité propose des informations sur les activités les plus pertinentes qui ont lieu régulièrement. En cas de doute, contactez la mairie
