Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo
Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo, Nature reserve along Mediterranean coast in Andalusia, Spain.
Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo is a nature reserve with limestone cliffs and hidden coves along the Mediterranean coast between Nerja and La Herradura. The rocky shoreline includes several small beaches and underwater meadows that support diverse marine life.
Roman forces built watchtowers here over 2,000 years ago to defend against sea attacks and piracy common at that time. The ruins of several of these structures remain visible along the cliffs today.
The area holds meaning for fishing communities who have worked these waters for centuries and continue traditional practices in small bays. This connection to the sea shapes how locals understand and protect the place they call home.
Some small beaches are accessible by minibus from parking areas, but hiking shoes are essential for exploring most of the coastline. The reserve is best experienced on foot along the cliffs or by boat if you want to see underwater features.
Underwater meadows of a rare seagrass grow across the seafloor and shelter seahorses, starfish, and many fish species. These submerged gardens, though invisible from the shore, are vital to the health of the entire marine community.
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