Protected Natural Parks & Monuments
The Natura 2000 Network is a European network of natural spaces created to ensure the long-term survival of the most valuable and threatened species and habitats within the Union. It includes Special Conservation Areas (SCAs), designated by the autonomous communities, where necessary conservation measures are established for the maintenance or improvement of natural habitats and populations of species of community interest.
Natural Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara, y Alhama
The peaks of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Mountains form the natural frontier between the provinces of Malaga and Granada. The Tejeda and Almijara Mountains are on the Malaga side, in the heart of the Axarquía region and Alhama is in the westernmost part of the province of Granada. Tejeda Peak is 2,065 metres above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean coast and adjacent mountain ranges. It is popular with hikers and mountaineers.
Gorge of Alhama de Granada Natural Monument
The Tajos de Alhama Natural Monument is alongside the monumental city of the same name, very well-known for the goodness of its thermal water in the Poniente Granadino. Alhama is located in a privileged geographical setting, characterised by the environmental wealth of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Nature Reserve, the peaks of which form a natural border between the provinces of Malaga and Granada. Its highest peak, La Maroma (2,065 metres) offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean coast and even the coast of Africa on bright, clear days.
This natural monument is formed by a group of canyons and sandstone gorges, which owe their current state to the erosion of the Alhama river and rockfalls during several earthquakes. They are classified as Excellent Landscape in the General Catalogue of Andalusian Historic Heritage. We can really enjoy the Gorges because they combine two very important complementary features; one natural and one ethnographic.
Red Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Sierra de Loja
