Malaga nature

Amazing Green zones in Malaga

The Costa del Sol is a landscape of astonishing contrasts between the blue and white of the modern, touristic coast and the bright green of the interior, where abundant terraces of tropical crops can be found among breathtaking scenery of indescribable beauty.

The Montes de Malaga Natural Park, the Torcal in Antequera, the gorges and passes of the Sierra de las Nieves (Ronda and Guadalhorce valley), the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Park (Guadalhorce valley), Fuente de Piedra salt water lagoon (Antequera) and last but not least, the Nerja caves are some of the province's rich and ecological areas, where the availability of rural accommodation enables the visitor to live in a veritable paradise on the Costa del Sol.

The rural tourism in Malaga has a great potential, as there are 5 Natural Parks and 6 Natural Reserves.

The crystal clear lakes at Antequera

There are many great ways of enjoying nature in Malaga, for instance hiking, canyoning, speleology, cycling or canoeing, accompanied by professional guides.

The great amount of mountain ranges in the province of Malaga gave place to the existence of numerous protected natural areas which cover approximately 50% of its territory.

The Sierra de las Nieves is specially outstanding, with an ancient forest of Spanish firs of over 3.000 hectares. The salt water lagoon in Fuente de Piedra is home to a great colony of Flamingoes and the Torcal in Antequera shows the most stunning forms that wind and water have carved into the stone. Bordering the province of Granada is the Nerja cave with its amazing hallways and chambers.