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Diputación > Lugar > Comarca de la Sierra de las Nieves

Diputación de Málaga
Cabecera-Sierra-de-las-Nieves

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.

Towns
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    Situated next to the cemetery, this hermitage was built at the end of the 15th century after the reconquest by the Catholic Kings. It has a Gothic faèade. The inhabitants from the village used to...

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    Built in 1992 true to Andalusian style with a central niche where the image of San Isidro Labrador, the Patron Saint of the agricultural workers, is placed during the days of the “romeria”. It is...

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    The structures known as Neveros are situated at the Puerto de los Ventisqueros pass in the Sierra de las Nieves. Built 1,600 metres above sea level, they are circular constructions half a metre deep...

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    Los Jiménez and El Turón castle (Up to km 4.3)  From Ardales, look for the Roman bridge  named La Molina, with three of its five original  arches still in good condition....

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    This canyon is ideal for amateurs. It keeps a constant water level during the whole year thanks to an upwelling placed some metres above the end. You will enjoy a great range of abseils, slides,...

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    You will find this viewpoint in Tajo Banderas Street (Tajo-Cliff) if you go past the school and go behind the playground. The viewpoint is named after its position on a precipice. Different armies...

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    This viewpoint, located at the end of Peragüera Street and between two diversions, the Marbella road and the old diversion to Monda (now called Calle Consejo), invites tp a pleasant walk with...

Videos

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Great Sierra de las Nieves Path (GR 243). Summary