The Natural Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama, with an area of 40,600 hectares, is located on the mountainous reliefs of the Sierras de Tejeda and Almijara, between the provinces of Malaga and Granada. It runs approximately northwest to southeast, and reaches the sea in the area of the Paraje Natural Los acantilados de Maro.
The landscape is rugged and abrupt, with numerous ridges and deep valleys, such as the Río Verde canyon. Sierra Tejeda is the highest part of this mountain range, reaching 2066 metres at the peak of La Maroma.
There are numerous hiking routes throughout the park, in the municipality of Cómpeta there are 9 routes for the enjoyment of hikers.