Serranía de Ronda, Sierra de las Nieves and Torcal de Antequera
Curiosities in Malaga - Towns - Nature  
 
 

THE CAVE OF LA PILETA 4 km away from Benaoján, in the north side foothill of Sierra de Libar this cave is located.which has been considered as a treasure of andalusian rock art. inside there are many rooms full of stalactites and stalagmites and also a fabulous paitings from 20.000 years ago which were been painted in black, yellow and ochre. Particularly, we will recommended you to visit Santuario's room where a pregnant mare paint is, and the Fish room where this sea animals were painted.

LAS RUINAS DE ACINIPO (ACINIPO'S RUINS) At the north of Ronda, this Roman fundation is located, which is Known also as Ronda la Vieja (Old Ronda). There are many ruins from that time as the theatre which tiers has been cutting in the stone.

DOLMENS IN ANTEQUERA Near by Antequera is located this group of dolmens: Romeral, Menga y Viera which are dated in 2.500 b.C.. Some of this dolmens has a weight of 200 tons. We would like to know how they were moved until here using their rudimentary technology.

BOBASTRO Near by Ardales you can see the ruins of this fortresswhich was a christian enclave during the emirate of Cordoba.
Among this ruins, you should pay attention to the Mozarab church which was shaped straight in the stone.

LA SAUCEDA from Cortes de la Frontera, there is a path drive us to this old settlement which was used as refuge of bandits. Actually, it has been restored keeping its charming in the middle of dense areas of forest.

BOTANICAL GARDEN IN LA CONCEPCIÓN You must come close to Malaga city to enjoy these beautiful gardens, where there are trees older than 100 years, palm trees from everywhere and narrow paths among statues, fountains and irrigitation channels. A liitle Roman temple is located in a little hill from where a gorgeous overlooking if Malaga city can be seen.

DE DAMAGE IN SIERRA DE MIJAS BEcause its proximity to Costa del Sol, Sierra de Mijas has been suffered few fires (arsons?) during the last few years. One of them happened in September 2000 and 45 Has. of this area was destroyed. But the most damaged one happened in July 2001 when1.000 Has. of the area were burnt.

 
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