Cártama stands in the Guadalhorce Valley, through which the river of the same name flows across the whole of the region. The valley, its slopes and the surrounding mountains form a location that is ideal for those who wish to enjoy sport in a natural setting. The eucalyptus trees that grow on the banks of the rivers and streams create a woodland of great scenic beauty around the town, and one which presents an opportunity to encourage new plantations and protect the area through river bank development schemes and environmental instructors.