The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park is a spectacular mountain landscape of high limestone peaks, deep valleys, steep cliffs and wooded slopes in the north-eastern corner of Cádiz province, extending into Málaga. The park surrounds Grazalema and several of the region’s famous white villages, with a remarkable variety of landscapes packed into a relatively compact area.
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Around 20 peaks rise above 1,000 metres, with El Torreón reaching 1,654 metres (5,426 feet) and forming the highest point in the park. From the higher mountains and passes, views stretch across the surrounding sierras and, on clear days, towards the plains beyond.
The park is particularly rewarding to explore on foot. Its network of paths passes through very different habitats, from shaded riversides and wooded valleys to exposed mountain slopes and limestone cliffs where large raptors nest. Some routes are straightforward walks, while others require more preparation, a good level of fitness or a permit to enter protected areas.
