See For Free. Nature Hot Spots In Andalusia
Top free things to do and great family day outings in Andalusia. There are numerous day trips and sightings that everybody can enjoy whilst visiting one of the most beautiful parts of Spain. There is much more to Andalusia than just its beaches and cities.
El Torcal de Antequera
Known famously for its unique limestone rock formations, El Torcal is a must see for first time visitors. Located only 45 mins drive from Malaga, it consists of 17 square km of some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe.
This part of Spain was originally emerged from below the Sea and over millions of years has risen to 1.300 meters above sea level. Over the years the wind, rain and weather have chipped away at the rocks to form some fantastic shapes.
The visitors center has a cafe, souvenir shop and a small museum. Not only are the rocks the main attraction. Griffin Vultures have found these rocks to be perfect habitat for their breeding spots and you are pretty much guaranteed to see them
Fuente de la Piedra
Only a half hour drive from Antequera is Fuente de la Piedra, also known as the pink lagoon. Believed to be one of Spain\’s largest natural lagoons.
At over 6 kilometers long and 3 kilometers wide it provides the ideal breeding spot for the very elegant Pink Flamingo. Many passing birds use this spot as a rest place before migrating to Africa for the winter.
Other species that you may see are Black-winged Stilt, Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta, Ringed Plover and Green Sandpipers. The visitors center on the Lagoon edge offers a cafe and a souvenir shop.
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