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SIERRA ALHAMILLA - Ventana del Visitante
This is a mid-mountain area northwest of the city of Almeria. It is made up of a “horst” which is bordered by the depression of the land and the Tabernas Desert in the north, and the Valle Bajo de Andarax and Campo de Níjar in the south. Its relief, which is hilly with rugged slopes, is largely the result of erosion, and occasionally sub-vertical walls form. It is also a result of a geology comprising schist and quartzite.
Vegetation-wise, there are a great deal of holm oaks. They stand as a relic to the vegetation that, in other times and climate conditions, must have covered a vast area of the Almerian countryside. Nowadays these oaks can be found on this mountainous terrain where they have taken refuge from the extreme arid conditions that surround fascinating
Bird-wise, there are many communities of birds of prey with protected species such as Bonelli´s eagle, the golden eagle, lesser kestrel, peregrine falcon and Eurasian eagle owl. Foxes, genets and weasels also inhabit the area. The area has been awarded SPA (Special Protection Area for Birds) status by the European Union as a result of the diverse species it is home to.
Here one can truly immerse themselves in what is one of the most exuberant landscapes in Almeria, taking in the sounds of the wildlife whilst enjoying the tranquility of the nearby Tabernas Desert.
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Provinces Almería
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Municipalities Almeria, Lucainena De Las Torres, Nijar, Pechina, Rioja, Tabernas, Turrillas
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Total area 8.099,82 ha.
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Declaration Date 28 - July - 1989
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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.
Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
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Facilitate use for people with special needs.
By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.
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Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
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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!