La Torrecilla

Torrecilla
La Torrecilla
Highest point
Elevation1,919 m (6,296 ft)
Prominence1,472 m (4,829 ft)
Coordinates36°40′33″N 4°59′47″W / 36.67583°N 4.99639°W / 36.67583; -4.99639[1]
Geography
Torrecilla is located in Spain
Torrecilla
Torrecilla
Spain
LocationProvince of Málaga
Parent rangeCordillera 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]

  1. ^ a b "Europe Ultra-Prominences". peaklist.org. 2004. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico". Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.