National Park Sierra de las Nieves in Málaga

Sierra de las Nieves is a National Park, declared in 2021, and a Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, declared in 1989 and 2005 respectively. It is one of the most unique natural areas in southern Spain due to its mountainous terrain, karst formations, and the presence of the world’s largest Spanish fir forests, an exceptional and rare relict fir species endemic to the western Mediterranean.

It stands out for its extraordinary biological and landscape diversity, where different Mediterranean ecosystems coexist, such as holm oak, cork oak, gall oak, and pine forests, along with the characteristic Spanish fir forests. These ecosystems blend together in the surrounding area and contrast with olive, almond, and fruit orchards, including cherry, avocado, and orange trees.

The park is home to a rich fauna, with emblematic species such as the mountain goat, the griffon vulture, Bonelli’s eagle, the golden eagle, as well as mammals such as the genet, the pine marten or the otter, and has an extensive network of trails and public facilities that allow you to enjoy nature and ecotourism activities such as hiking, landscape interpretation or wildlife observation.

In this park you can admire some wonderful landscapes, ravines and water sources. And finally, in July 2021 it has been declared a National Park.

This territory, internationally recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, represents a model of balance between nature conservation and the sustainable development of human populations in villages with a high quality of life in the Málaga mountains.

The heart of this territory is the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, the most emblematic and important natural area in the province of Málaga. Protecting its landscape and valuable ecosystems, the Sierra de las Nieves is a privileged place to enjoy authentic ecotourism experiences in connection with nature, while also demonstrating a commitment to the conservation of its natural treasures.

Sierra de las Nieves es un Parque Natural y Reserva de la Biosfera, declarado como tal en 1989 y 2005 respectivamente, debido en parte a su singular y endémica flora, en él también se encuentran especies animales protegidos como el gato montés, el águila real o la nutria, entre otros muchos.

En este Parque se pueden admirar maravillosos paisajes, espectaculares barrancos y abundantes nacimientos del agua. Y por Fin en Julio de 2021 ha sido Declarado como Parque Nacional.

In addition to being protected and recognized as a Natural Park and World Biosphere Reserve declared by UNESCO, Sierra de las Nieves is part of the first intercontinental nature reserve on the planet called the RBIM Mediterranean Intercontinental Reserve, approved in October 2006.

It is about a natural reserve that spans two continents, the European and the African, through the union of parallel natural reserves with similar geological and biological characteristics such as Andalusia and northern Morocco.

Sierra de las Nieves wins the Skål World Ecotourism Prize in Sydney, which recognizes the best environmental practices in the Tourism industry. She was the winner of the 2010 Skål International Ecotourism Award in the Towns and Cities category.

Sierra de las Nieves wins the Skål World Ecotourism Prize in Sydney, which recognizes the best environmental practices in the Tourism industry. She was the winner of the 2010 Skål International Ecotourism Award in the Towns and Cities category.