Image Andalusian gorse (Ulex baeticus) IDENTIFICATION It is a very variable bearing bush (up to 2 m high), from an erect shape with open branches to forming compact pads. The stems and branches are covered with very showy furs and alternating spikes, very developed and... Plant Life > Trees, Bushes and Herbaceous Plants
Image Andalusian Wall Lizard (Podarcis vaucheri). Great Malaga Path IDENTIFICATION A lizard with a slender and delicate appearance. Very small size (up to 16 cm of total head-tail length). The head is flattened and usually does not really stand out from the rest of the body. The body, in... Animal Life > Reptiles
Image Andalusian Wall Lizard (Podarcis vaucheri). The Coastal Path DESCRIPTION For a long time, it was thought that this species is a subspecies of P. hispanica. However, molecular research showed it is a distinct species. The Andalusian wall lizard is the most common lizard in Andalusia. They are slim... Animal Life > Reptiles
Image Antequera catnip (Nepeta amethystina subsp. anticaria) IDENTIFICATION It is an herbaceous and evergreen plant, of a woolly look and a light green colour. It has a very developed rhizome (or fake root). The stem is covered with white fur and has a square shape. The leaves are opposite and... Plant Life > Trees, Bushes and Herbaceous Plants
Image Aquatic warbler Small bird (about 13 cm or 5 in) with very discreet habits and a restless behaviour. Plumage of ocher tones, back with black stripes and two broad and lighter longitudinal stripes. Crown with three pale bands and two other black ones.... Animal Life > Birds