Natural heritage

By Gal Novak and Juan Carlos's feedback

 

Andalucia is a gem of nature in which there are different types of vegetation and landscapes which make it unique in Spain. Cliffs, idyllic beaches, unique sierras and many more features make up its immense legacy.

 

1. The Doñana National Park stands in the heart of three Andalucian provinces: Huelva, Cádiz and Seville.

 

2. From the environment of Barbate to the Caños de Meca and inland to Vejer de la Frontera lies the small La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park. Despite its small size, five different ecosystems can be distinguished. The cliffs, the pine trees, the marimas and the dunes are some of the most unique attractions in this environment.

 

3. Just like in westerns, the desert of Tabernas in Almería stands in the middle of Andalucia. This place is characterised by a set of gullies crossed by torrential rivers in the desert which only carry water, mud and stones during floods.

 

4. A snow-white spot par excellence in the heart of Andalucia, Sierra Nevada, nestled in the beautiful city of Granada, is one of the Andalucian spots worthy of becoming a natural wonder.

 

5. One of the natural wonders of Andalucía is located in Antequera, specifically in El Torcal, one of the most significant examples of karst landscape in Spain. In El Torcal, limestone rocks have been modelling themselves over the years and adapting curious shapes.

 

6. Río Tinto (Red River) is known for the reddish colour of its waters, hence its name. The colour stems from the weathering of sulphide minerals containing heavy metals found in the deposits along its course.

 

7. The beach at Bolonia in Tarifa is one of the last unspoiled beaches in southern Europe. The fine golden sand dunes are one of the most impressive natural wonders of the place.

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Congratulations for your job Gal, but I'd like to add some more information about Andalusia.

In Malaga, there is a mountain called Indian of Antequeran because it looks like a face. The dolmens in Antequera are the last monument included in the Unesco´s list.

 

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It's also interesting to know that, altough it's not in the UNESCO list, there is a chain of mountains called Sierra de Cazorla  in Jaen. It is a nature park with rock walls and deep valleys mix with luxuriant forests of Corsican pine.

Water is another vital component of this nature area, which is Spain's largest protected area. Other attractions of this area are its other animals and the flora, easy to spot.

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