Malaga Villages Information:
SERRANIA DE RONDA |
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This a region of great natural diversity, ranging
from chestnut tree forests, to calcareous landscapes ("torcales")
in Cartajima, from the Ronda plateau to the deep Genal River Valley,
from the Lfbar meadow to the Laurel forests of La Sauceda. Natural
Parks such as La Sierra de Las Nieves or Los Alcornocales (cork oaks),
whose hillsides are soaking with winding streams which often flow
into narrow gorges, are also found here. Or the Grazalema Natural
Park, where we can enjoy a great geologic and biologic diversity.
The "pinsapo" (a Spanish kind of fir) is a unique species
which can be witnessed in Sierra Bermeja and Sierra de Grazalema,
though the main quantity is to be found in Sierra de Las Nieves Natural
Park.
The forests, valleys and rivers of its mountains provide shelter for
various species, such as wild goats, otters, polecats, storks, falcons,
Egyptian vultures, griffon vultures, kites, booted eagles and short-toed
eagles. From immemorial times, its inhabitants have built all sorts
of infrastructure in order to find shelter (caves, houses, palaces),
protect themselves (castles, walls), provide nourishment (farms, mills),
harness the water (irrigation channels, wells, aqueducts), enjoy themselves
(baths, theatres) or to take Religious vows (mosques, churches, images,
altarpieces). The most representative feature of the Town of Ronda
is the spectacular gorge carved by the river Guadalevin throughout
centuries, which has been officially declared a Natural Monument,
and its amazing old town, ostentation of the splendorous art of 13th
to 19th Centuries. The Roman Town of Acinipo, built upon an Iberian
urban settlement dating back from 1st Century B.C., is also remarkable.
We can also find the "Cueva de La Pileta" (Basin Cave),
an important national monument where extraordinary paintings from
the late Palaeolithic are sheltered. Leisure and fun are also guaranteed
by a wide range of complementary activities, which can be enjoyed
by all sorts of people in close contact with nature. Paragliding,
submerging into caves and chasms, flying on a balloon, horse riding,
animal-watching, walking or biking and visiting museums and monuments
are among the possibilities. Its fertile land provides a number of
delicious products.
The genuine taste of local products is the main feature of a gastronomy
which is a special bond between generations. Iberian and white pork,
lamb, goat cheese, vegetables and products made from chestnuts and
almonds stand out among a wide range. As for handcraft, rustic furniture
from Ronda, iron forge, the working of esparto, palm and wicker, or
dry flower are particularly remarkable. |
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