Sierra de Almijara | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Navachica |
Elevation | 1,831 m (6,007 ft) |
Coordinates | 36°50′31″N 3°48′55″W / 36.841917°N 3.81530°W |
Geography | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Andalusia |
Province | Málaga and Granada |
Parent range | Penibaetic System |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Mountain range |
Type of rock | Calcareous formations |
The Sierra de Almijara is a mountain range in the provinces of Granada and Málaga in southern Spain. The rocks are mainly marble, giving a white or gray color to the narrow ridges and deep ravines. The range is mostly protected by the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.