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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This is the highest square in the town and home to its most distinguished houses, the one-time Casa de la Inquisición and the Casa del Hidalgo Fernández Villamor. Dating back to the XVI century,...
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This church, which was built in the 16th century on the site of an old mosque, has been remodelled several times. It is a gothic style church and has three naves separated by columns and pointed...
GR 7 E - 4 Senda Andaluz Etapa 5 Serrato - Ardales
Several towns
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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 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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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...
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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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This establishment, which is open all year round, is located at the entrance to Istan and in a place where the mountain ranges around Ronda merge with the Costa del Sol. This municipality belongs...
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This park and viewpoint is surrounded by stone walls with battlements and towers. The viewpoint was built in the 50's in order to rebuild the old Alozaina fortress, which was used to watch and...
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The sixth stage of the entire route starts in the area of the Sierra de las Nieves and goes deep into the Serranîa de Ronda . It lies between Campo de Gibraltar (Gibraltar’s Area), Western...
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.