Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, Natural gorge in Malaga Province, Spain.
The limestone walls of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes rise 400 meters above the Guadalhorce River, creating a three-kilometer-long canyon with sections narrower than 10 meters.
The Spanish government designated this area as a Natural Beauty Spot in 1989, followed by Special Protection Area for Birds in 2002 and Special Conservation Area in 2014.
Local residents maintain traditional Andalusian agricultural practices in the surrounding areas, using the Guadalhorce River waters for crop irrigation throughout generations.
The gorge offers multiple observation points accessible through maintained trails, with spring and autumn providing the most suitable conditions for hiking activities.
The vertical rock faces serve as nesting grounds for golden eagles, griffon vultures, and peregrine falcons, making it a notable location for bird observation in southern Spain.
Location: Andalusia
Location: Málaga Province
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 36.91322,-4.77094
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:17
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