Built during the 80s in honour of the local patron saint and located 3 kilometres outside the town itself, it affords excellent panoramic views. Architecturally speaking, it combines a whitewashed...
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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This typical Andalusian fountain with its five jets in situated right at the heart of the village. It was built in 1905 on the site of a similar one that dated from the 19th century. In the old...
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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...
The Cierva Hill Viewpoint is the access point to the Virgen de la Nieves route and to the town of Tolox. If you walk down it, you will see Our Lady of Las Nieves country chapel where the route...
The view from the northern border of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park embraces dramatic landscape with many contrasts. Whitish colour of the mountains unfolds their limestone formation, which...
Around the hotel there are a variety of trees that attract different species of birds. Located 10 km Ojen and easily accessible by car throughout the year. Because of the altitude the views are...
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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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Restaurant Hotel Cortijo San Antonio --"Antigua Venta San Antonio" (Distinguished Establishments)
Casarabonela
Ideally situated between important villages of Malaga’s interior tourist offer such as Carratraca, Casarabonela, Álora and Pizarra, nestling on a tranquil plain by the banks of the Cañas stream,...
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UNIQUENESS El Oasis Villa consists of two unusually designed and very exclusive top-class country houses. They can be rented separately or both at the same time by up to a maximum of ten people...
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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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In the upper part of Tolox, there is an excellent viewpoint that offers views of extraordinary landscape, which includes the village, and one of its rivers, named the Horcajos of Alfaguara,...
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Here we have a scenic space with gates and benches covered in colourful flowers, and a fascinating view over mountains and fields. Peace and quiet are only disturbed by relaxing water flow from one...
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Through its website, the municipality offers information on the most relevant activities that take place regularly. If in doubt, contact the Town Hall.
