Sierra de la Nieves Naturpark - Malaga, Costa del SOL

pico torrecilla

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Der "Sierra de las Nieves" Naturpark befindet sich im Herzen der Region Serrania, der Provinz von Malaga. Dieses Berggebiet ist durchzogen von tiefen Schluchten und spektakulären Klippen, wie "La Caina" mit einem Gefälle von über 100 Metern. Außerdem gibt es in diesem Sandstein jede Menge Höhlen, wie die G.E.S.M., die mit 1100 Metern die dritttiefste der Welt ist. Das Relief ist extrem robust, mit den tifen Schuchten und hohen Klippen. Im Jahre 1995 wurde "Sierra de las Nieves" zum Onesco-Biosphärenreservat ernannt.

The highest peak is Torrecilla (1,919 metres) in the Sierra Blanca de Tolox. Its greatest treasure are its conifer forests dating back to the tertiary period, featuring the Spanish fir, the most unusual species of fir in the world.

In the mountain peaks, where precipitation and fog are common, large numbers of gall oaks and Spanish firs are to be found. At lower altitudes the holm oak and cork oak thrive. There are also small collections of madronnos, chestnut trees, yews, maples and ashes. The area is home to one of Andalusia’s largest communities of mountain goat, one of only two wild species of large hoofed mammal native to the Park, the other being the deer. Other species such as the stag and mountain ox have been brought in, the Park providing them with an excellent habitat. Also to be found here are certain animal species protected by law, such as the wild cat, golden eagle and otter, the latter having practically disappeared from the River Verde. The Pecho Venus Centre for the Recuperation of Protected Species in Tolox cares for animals which have been harmed.

The towns of Sierra de las Nieves nature park

Alozaina, El Burgo, Istán, Monda, Parauta, Ronda, Tolox, Ojén, Casarabonela, Guaro y Yunquera.