
A typical Andalusian style house that is situated right in the centre of the village, which, by all accounts, is one of the prettiest in the whole village of Monda. On the inside visitors can get a...
A typical Andalusian style house that is situated right in the centre of the village, which, by all accounts, is one of the prettiest in the whole village of Monda. On the inside visitors can get a...
It is an ancient oil mill that has been preserved in almost perfect condition. This mill aimed at obtaining olive oil, first for animal traction and later on by mechanical traction, and flour, using...
There are a total of 45 vaulted niches spread out all over the village that have an image of Christ or the Virgin with flower adornments. Some who have studied this phenomenon say that this id due...
Charco de la Caldera (CANYONING) Protected Area : not included Watershed : Mediterranean Catchment Area Main Watercourse : Río Grande Municipality: Alozaina Coordinates : x: 331667 / y:...
Istán Viewpoint is accessed by Tajo Banderas Street. It is famous for its strategic position, which is consequence of its altitude. The armies that seized the village in the past used to place their...
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...
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...
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...
This hotel, which is an ancient hunting lodge of the Marqueses of Larios, is a place full of history and anecdotes. Located in the Sierra Blanca (The White Mountains) between Ojen and Monda, it is...
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...
The Tolox Spa, created in 1867, is the only one in Spain specialized exclusively in respiratory, as waters off gas that takes into inhalation. From time immemorial, water fountains and springs were...
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.
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.