Sierra de las Nieves Home | Access | Accommodation | Camping | Suggested routes | Caves | Flora | Fauna | Rivers | Things to see | Walks | Villages

The natural park Sierra de las Nieves is located in the hills behind Marbella and to the east of the road to Ronda from the Costa del Sol. The park centres on Mount Torrecilla (1909m) and covers an area of 30km by 20km or 18,530 hectares. This mountainous area has seen little human influence or activity (cultivation) even historically and has a rich variety of flora and fauna. As the name suggests, it can be snow-covered in the winter. The area was studied in the 19th century by Swiss botanist Edmond Boissier and in 1933 by Luis Ceballos. In 1970 the park was declared a National Hunting Reserve and in 1995 a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Access
Getting into the park

Accommodation
In and around the park

Camping
Campsite and camping areas just outside the park

Suggested routes
Driving routes into the park

Caves in the park
Discover the caves in the park

Flora
Vegetation and trees in the park

Fauna
Animals in the park

Rivers
The main water courses that flow out of the park

Things to see
What to look for in the park

Walks
A selection of walks for the tourist

Villages
A list of the villages that surround the park