Sierra de Tejeda

The Sierra de Tejeda acts as a natural boundary between the provinces of Malaga and Granada. It includes part of the municipal terms of locality such as Alhama de Granada and Ventas de Zafarraya (Granada) and those of Canillas de Albaida, Salares, Sedella, Canillas de Aceituno and Alcaucín (Málaga).

Considered one of the most interesting natural areas in the province of Malaga. Due to its biological and geological characteristics. For scientific, cultural, educational and aesthetic reasons, the Sierra de Tejeda, together with the neighboring sierra, the Sierra de Almijara, was included in the Network of Protected Natural Spaces of Andalusia in 1999. Under the title of Natural Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama.

In the same way as the Sierra de Almijara, the Sierra Tejeda is characterized by the existence of steep slopes, although in this mountain range they culminate in heights above 2,000 meters. The highest peak of the Sierra de Tejeda is La Maroma with 2065 meters of altitude. Other notable peaks are the following: El Selladero (1829 meters), La Chapa (1824 meters), Los Majanos (1812 meters), Malascamas (1792 meters), Albucaz (1731 meters), and Cuascuadra (1570 meters).

From the town of Nerja , La Maroma looks snowy during winters. It is very common to visit the surroundings of this peak to enjoy the snow. In fact, there is a signposted path from the town of Alcázar to La Maroma. If you are on vacation in Nerja during the coldest months, from here we recommend the route that will take you to La Maroma. High difficulty and for experienced hikers.