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POCOPÁN - Ventana del Visitante
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DESCRIPTION
Starting from the Las Contadoras environmental education centre, this path crosses areas of pine forest which, in some areas, is dense and is home to small populations of squirrels introduced into the park from Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas. In other areas, the pine forest is mixed with holm oaks and cork oaks which was the typical vegetation in the area up until in the days of the Catholic Monarchs when they were replaced by crops such as vineyards, almond trees and olive trees.
This path runs through a dense pine forest, dotted with cork oaks and holm oaks, which today timidly recover their original location until the viewpoint installed on the Pocopán hill. Its elevated position over the Los Frailes stream, at the top of Cerro Pocopán, allows us to view a large part of the Montes de Málaga Natural Park.
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HOW TO GET
From Malaga take the A-7000 towards Colmenar, heading north. After travelling for about 20 km, we arrive at the Fuente de la Reina, where we take the lane that branches to the left, towards the Las Contadoras environmental education centre. After about 2 km, we find the Contadoras monolith from where the trail begins.
GOOD PRACTICES
Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.
Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.
Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.
Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.
For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.
Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.
Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.
Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.
Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!
Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places
Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.
Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.
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Wednesday, 17 July 2024
28°C- WIND SPEED 0km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 85%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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Thursday
28° max.22° min.- WIND SPEED 10km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 90%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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Friday
30° max.23° min.
- WIND SPEED 10km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 85%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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Saturday
38° max.25° min.- WIND SPEED 10km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 65%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 0%