Montes de Málaga Natural Park

Montes de Málaga Natural Park is a protected area north of Málaga with Mediterranean forest, pine trees, and cork oaks spread across rolling and steep terrain. The park has a network of marked hiking routes with rest areas and places to stay for visitors who want to explore.

In the early 1900s, after disease wiped out vineyards in the area, officials planted thousands of trees to restore the landscape. This replanting effort brought forests back to the hills and helped prevent flooding and erosion.

The park sits above small villages where people have worked the land and forests for centuries, shaping how the landscape looks today. Walking here, you notice the terraces and stone structures that show this long connection between community and nature.

There is a visitor center and museum in the park where you can learn about the area before heading out on the trails. Starting your visit here gives you a better understanding of what you will see while walking around.

A rare cave cricket species that exists nowhere else in the world lives in certain caves within the park, making it special for scientists. Spotting signs of this hidden animal reminds visitors that forests hold secrets few people ever discover.

Location: Málaga Province

Inception: 1989

Part of: Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

GPS coordinates: 36.83330,-4.36667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41