Peaks
Cerro de las Minas
1,181 m
Park geography
Analyzing the mountain terrain, regional scope, and environmental characteristics of this protected landscape
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Sierra de las Nieves National Park
This geographic profile details the physical scope and mapped terrain of Sierra de las Nieves National Park located within the Province of Málaga, Spain. The park encompasses a total area of 939.3 square kilometers and exhibits a distinct Mediterranean mountain landscape. Key physical attributes include numerous peaks such as Torrecilla and Cerro de la Alcazaba, alongside multiple saddles, springs, and karst-related terrain features.
Related tags
Spanish fir forestsMediterranean mountainsKarst landscapeUNESCO Biosphere ReserveEndemic species
Mediterranean mountain refuge home to the world's largest Spanish fir forests
Sierra de las Nieves National Park
Sierra de las Nieves National Park is a protected natural area in the mountainous interior of the Costa del Sol region in southern Spain, within the province of Málaga in Andalusia. The park occupies the core of the Sierra de las Nieves range, part of the larger Serranía de Ronda, and protects some of the highest terrain in western Andalusia, with Pico Torrecilla reaching 1,919 meters. The park is distinguished by remarkable geological diversity, featuring karst landscapes with deep caves, sinkholes, and dramatic limestone cliffs, as well as the unique Sierra Bermeja with its extensive peridotite formations. Perhaps most significantly, the park harbors the world's largest and most important stands of Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo), a Tertiary-era conifer endemic to the mountain ranges of Málaga and Cádiz, representing a botanical relic of extraordinary conservation importance.
- Location
- Spain
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1989
- Area
- 939.3 km²
Location overview
Regional position and administrative mapping in the Province of Málaga
Geographic Location of Sierra de las Nieves National Park in Spain
Sierra de las Nieves National Park is situated entirely within the Province of Málaga in southern Spain. As a terrestrial protected area, it is positioned inland without transboundary, coastal, or marine zones.
- Countries
- Spain
- Regions
- Province of Málaga
- Primary location
- Spain
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and calculated spatial metrics
Sierra de las Nieves National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Extent
Mapped park outlines provide spatial context for understanding territorial coverage across the protected landscape. Recorded measurements outline geographic extent, coordinate limits, and total area dimensions.
- Boundary area
- 229.8 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 133.3 km
- Northernmost point
- 36.7983° N
- Southernmost point
- 36.5545° N
- Easternmost point
- 4.8773° W
- Westernmost point
- 5.0848° W
- Geographic centre
- 36.6632° N, 4.9855° W
- North–south span
- 27.1 km
- East–west span
- 18.5 km
Terrain and natural features
Mapped mountain terrain classifications and recorded natural features
Sierra de las Nieves National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Sierra de las Nieves National Park exhibits a classified mountain relief profile across protected terrain. Linked feature cards supply recorded names, types, and spatial relationships.
Selected named natural features
Streams
Cañada del Tabacal
Streams
Cañada de Palmito
Natural springs
Fuente de la Caína
Peaks
Tajo del Canalizo
1,569 m
Viewpoints
Mirador Puerto Saucillo
Environmental setting
Analyzed mediterranean climate zones, mountain relief, and forest cover data
Sierra de las Nieves National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features and habitat types outline the physical setting and Mediterranean climate zones across the protected area. Structured environmental classifications connect individual terrain records to relevant atlas destinations for comprehensive geographic study.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Mountains · Forest · Cave
Habitat types
Mediterranean forest · Montane forest
Park atlas
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- Area
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- Established
- 1989
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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- Area
- 543 km²
- Established
- 1969
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 376.3K annual
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- Area
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- Established
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- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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- Area
- 589.5 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkMorocco
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- Area
- 480 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
Protected areaMorocco
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- IUCN
- VI
Protected landscapeBeja District
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Northwest
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- Area
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- Established
- 1995
- IUCN
- V
- Visitors
- 749 annual
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- Area
- 179.01 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- V
- Relief
- Lowland
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