National Park Sierra de las Nieves in Málaga

We have an amazing natural environment

natural park and biosphere reserve

natural park and biosphere reserve

Sierra de las Nieves is a natural park and biosphere reserve, declared as such in 1989 and 2005 respectively, and thanks, in part, to its flora. In it there are also certain protected animal species such as the wild cat, the golden eagle or the otter, among many others.

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.

Sierra de las Nieves is a natural park and biosphere reserve, declared as such in 1989 and 2005 respectively, and thanks, in part, to its flora. In it there are also certain protected animal species such as the wild cat, the golden eagle or the otter, among many others.

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.

Intercontinental reserve of the Mediterranean

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.

European destination of excellence

The Sierra de las Nieves has been awarded as “European Destination of Excellence” within the framework of the Eden Program of the European Tourism Commission, in the EDEN Program Edition 2007-2008.

It has opted for ‘Tourism and intangible local heritage’, which is why it is aimed at those destinations that have developed tourism based on their own intangible local heritage with quality and good practices, highlighting aspects such as local gastronomy, popular crafts, the natural environment, customs, ancient trades or sports and nature activities.

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.
The Sierra de las Nieves has been awarded as “European Destination of Excellence” within the framework of the Eden Program of the European Tourism Commission, in the EDEN Program Edition 2007-2008.

Skål World Ecotourims award

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.