Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park

The park extends across limestone mountains with deep ravines, caves, and cliffs, displaying various karst formations shaped through geological processes over millions of years.

Established in January 1988 as a protected natural space, the park gained recognition as part of the European Geoparks Network in 2006 and UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2015.

Traditional olive groves within the park boundaries demonstrate agricultural practices that local communities have maintained through generations in the Andalusian landscape.

The Santa Rita Visitor Center provides information about geological phenomena, while marked trails allow exploration of the park's diverse ecosystems and geological features.

The park contains over 700 documented caves, including the Cabra Abyss and Bats Cave, which house archaeological remains and preserve ancient cave paintings.

Inception: 1988

Part of: Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

GPS coordinates: 37.45194,-4.33583

Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:23