Torrecilla | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) |
Prominence | 1,472 m (4,829 ft) |
Coordinates | 36°40′33″N 4°59′47″W / 36.67583°N 4.99639°W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Province of Málaga |
Parent range | Cordillera Penibética |
La Torrecilla is a mountain with a height of 1,919 m (6,296 ft),[1] which lies southeast of Ronda in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, of the Sierra de las Nieves range in the province of Málaga, Andalucia, Spain. In the Sierra de las Nieves range, it is the largest mountain La Torrecilla is part of the Andalusian mountain system and is a notable destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the surrounding mountains, and, on clear days, the African coast. The Sierra de las Nieves, where La Torrecilla is situated, is a protected area and recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its rich biodiversity and unique geological formations.[2]