Landscape Canillas de Aceituno
Canillas de Aceituno stretches across the slopes of Sierra Tejeda, north of Axarquía, reaching up to Maroma peak (2,065 m). Its landscape, dominated by pine forests and rocky outcrops, is spectacular, with breathtaking panoramic views. The Almanchares river gorge is a highlight, a natural setting between cliffs and pine forests, where you can relax in the facilities [...]
Landscape of Benamocarra
Benamocarra, located 126 metres above Loma de la Quera, offers a landscape of small hills covered with olive and almond trees to the west of the Vélez River. To the east, at the bottom of the Iznate River valley, the landscape has changed in recent years with the growth of avocado plantations, which climb up […]
Andalusia Park
This green area was originally a gallery promenade, a feature that was fashionable in Spain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The four hundred-year-old ficus trees (Ficus macrophylla) stand out among the trees, spectacular in size and forming the south and north entrance porticos. It […]
La Viñuela Landscape
The municipality of Viñuela is located in a privileged natural setting, where the gentle relief of the Corredor de Colmenar merges with the mountains of the Axarquía. Its landscapes are dominated by olive groves and cereal fields, creating a typically Andalusian scene. One of its main attractions is the Viñuela reservoir, whose wide […]
Maria Zambrano Park
It is the largest green space in the municipality and was inaugurated in 2003. It has a large lawn and an extensive network of paths and trails, making it an ideal place for walking and sports such as jogging or fitness circuits, as well as two paddle tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports court and […]
Sierras Almijara, Tejeda y Alhama Natural Site
The Sierra de Almijara, sister to the Sierra de Tejeda, has a rugged and steep landscape, with high mountains close to the sea and deep ravines. Its vegetation is dominated by scrubland, reforested pine trees and remnants of native holm oak in the higher areas. Depending on the degree of soil degradation, different types of scrubland can be found, […]
Mouth of the River Vélez
It is a river that normally has a low flow, which favours the creation of an estuary that attracts large numbers of birds. It is easily accessible from the Torre del Mar promenade. This enclave is used as a resting area by species that migrate to Africa to spend the winter.
Landscape of Benamargosa
Located next to the river that gives it its name, Benamargosa is surrounded by orchards, orange trees, lemon trees and subtropical fruit trees (avocados and mangoes) that carpet the narrow river valley with green and climb up the slopes of the hills that flank it. A veritable orchard that contrasts sharply with the aridity of […]
Frigiliana in the Natural Park
Eight villages in the Axarquía region form part of the Sierra Tejeda-Almijara Natural Park, an area of great ecological value stretching between Malaga and Granada with 40,000 hectares of natural beauty. Its mountains, home to 1,148 plant and animal species such as the mountain goat, make it one of the most important natural areas […]
Landscape of Cútar
Cútar, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, sits on the northern slope of the hill that bears its name, offering a landscape typical of the white villages of the Axarquía. Its town centre, dominated by the church tower, stands out among the whitewashed houses that adapt to the contours of the land. The natural environment of […]
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