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Just 13km
away from the town of Antequera, in the
north of the province of Malaga lies the sierra of El Torcal which is
an extensive area covering 20km of rocks, carved into unusual shapes
by natural winds. Upon arrival you need to visit the information centre
where you will be given a geological explanation as to how this area
became what it is today.
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The
winds of thousands of millions of years have made their mark on the
limestone giving rise to natural sculptures that have inspired artists
for generations and the area has been the subject of many films.
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It is
probably due to the eerie atmosphere of El Torcal that this area is also
a favourite site for UFO spotting within Andalucia. The area is one
of the region's most important natural places and as a result it was
declared a natural park in 1979 in order to protect the wide array of
natural fauna and wildlife.
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More
than 100,000 people visit El Torcal every year and this has prompted the
building of a new visitor centre with cafes, toilets and a campsite. It
is possible to either take an organised walk around El Torcal or make your
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Which ever way you get to see it, you will certainly see a wide
selection of wildlife such as rare birds of prey that have been
released in the area. It is said that more than 20 species of
mammals reside here including a good population of the Spanish
ibex. More than 600 varieties of fauna have been counted here,
including 30 species of wild orchids, 6 of which are exclusive to
El Torcal. |
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through the stunning landscape which is also a favourite with rock climbers
and splendour at the unusual formations that will be here long after we
have gone. |
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