Nature in Almeria

The diversity of natural areas gives Almerķa a distinctive character and special charm which draws tourist from many parts of the world, perhaps to visit the unspoilt beaches of Cabo de Gata-Nijar, go trekking on the Sierra Nevada, or watch Spanish imperial eagles from the rocky and rugged miradors.

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The landscape and fauna of the province, an ideal choice for lovers of tranquility and nature. However, in order to preserve the area, visitors should be especially careful so as to help to preserve this ancient and unique habitat for centuries to come by avoiding being too noisy or leaving rubbish. Perhaps everyone should be aware of how valuable nature is in order to prevent it from being spoilt.

   

The wide range of nautral areas, each with their own specific characteristics, is one of the main attractions of the province of Almería. In addition to the extensive and widely known Natural Parks of Sierra Nevada, Cabo de Gata-Nijar and Sierra Maria-Los Vélez, there are also spectacular natural areas in Almeria's Alpujarra. Examples of these include the Sierra of Las Estancias, Gádor, and Los Filabres, which is considered the natural lung of Almería and contains the Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto. The Peñón del Negro, The Arroyo Verruga Shelter, and the Mirador of Las Víboras offer great views of the pinewoods over which fly numerous of birds of prey like the impressive Spanish imperial and booted eagles.
Cabrera-Bédar stretches along the coast with its extensive woods of holm oaks, cork trees and pines, a habitat where visitors can spot one of the last remaining examples of an endangered species: the spur thighed tortoise. Bird lovers will undoubtedly enjoy the wetlands which are formed both by the estuary of the river Antas and the salt flats of Guardias Viejas.

Nature Areas. . .

Fuente: http://www.dipalme.org