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_ _ _ _   [click images to enlarge] Sierra de las Nieves The 17,000 hectacre Sierra de las Nieves National Park, set within 90,000 hectacres designated as a Biosphere by UNESCO in 1970 and, therefore, unspoilt. Eagles and other birds of prey can be seen circling in the thermals. _ White Villages These are classed as a 'pueblo blanco' or white village reflecting their Moorish influence. They include Jorox, Casarabonela, Pizarra, Tolox, Alora and Carratraca all with their own individual quaint character and interesting sights including Moorish castles and thermal or sulphur baths dating from Roman times. The baths are still used to this day and form part of spas. _ El Chorro & The Lakes This is Malaga's 'Lake District'. The three artificial lakes, bordered by pine forests, were created by a dam across the dramatic 200 metre high Guadalhorce river gorge, known as the Garganta del Chorro. This famous gorge and its cliff-hanging Camino del Rey footpath are the focal points within a stunning mountain-scape is 1200 metre above sea level. There are plenty of eagles to be seen here. _ Ronda When you first enter Ronda you are not aware of the sights that await you. The town is divided in two by a 600 feet deep gorge across which spans an impressive 18th century bridge. On one side is a typical 'pueblo blanco', full of narrow, winding alleys and whitewashed houses; on the other side is the newer town with a beautiful park overlooking the gorge and the oldest bullring in Spain, inaugurated in 1785. _ Malaga Known principally and sometimes mistakenly as an airport town, Malaga is in fact a cosmopolitan and bustling city full of things to see. Dating from the time of the Phoenicians, and later the Moors, it is a popular port of call for cruise liners. The city boasts two Moorish citadels, the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro. The Alcazaba has been restored and houses a museum with an extensive collection of Moorish pottery and some excellent examples of stucco work. Recently opened is the Picasso Museum, celebrating the fact that Pablo Picasso was born here. A Roman theatre is also in this vicinity of the port. _ Wolf Park "Worlds Unique Wolf Park" A Wolf breeding and conservation park where you can see and learn about the 4 most interesting wolf packs, living in a semi-natural habitat. _ Marbella & The Coast The world famous jet-set gather here. With its multi-million pound villas and its beautiful but expensive boutiques it is not surprising that Arab Princes and Sheiks, European royalty and aristocracy as well as the self made need to be seen here. If you walk along the quayside in the Marina you may be lucky enough to spot the impressive yacht of Antonio Banderas, another of Malaga's famous sons. There is a large shopping centre on the outskirts which is worth a visit. _ El Torcal Nature Reserve Just south of Antequera, this park is full of unusual and dramatic limestone formations. To reach the heart of the park it is possible to drive up to 1100 metres above sea level along a good access road. As well as interesting wildlife there are 30 varieties of orchid growing in the park.     _ _ _ _