The majority of the Castillo de Qasr Bunayra dates back to the 10th century and it has been declared as a Good of Cultural Interest, although today there is very little to be seen; only several...
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It can be considered as the most emblematic image in the village, situated in Calle Chorro, which is a particularly picturesque part of the village of white houses covered with bougainvillaea and...
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The Albar source and its driving up to the fountain of the same name through an aqueduct that ran along the path of Castejón or Alozaina are waterworks completing Los Penones archaeological complex....
A confortable walk along country tracks that takes one past Mediterranean holm oak forests now given over to cereal growing. The transition between this zone and that of the mountains, with their...
From the hidden canyon of Fuente Techá, a short but steep climb leads up to Prieta Sierra, a peak 1,525 metres high. This is one of the highest peaks in Málaga, second only to Sierra de las Nieves....
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Casarabonela has been inhabited since the Neolithic Era, which is backed up by diggings in the area. However, the most important remains, due to their good condition, found in the area belong to 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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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...
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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...
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UNIQUENESS This establishment has incredible views of the Sierra de las Nieves and valley Guadalhorce. The architecture is similar to a typical Andalusian hacienda with patio, white walls and...
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Follow Pablo Picasso Street and, on the left, you will see a clear white viewpoint, divided by long benches. On one side, it opens towards the fields that form precipices and go up the mountain....
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.