Sierra Blanca (Andalusia)

Sierra Blanca
View of the Sierra Blanca from Puerto Banús
Highest point
PeakPico del Lastonar
Elevation1,275 m (4,183 ft)
Coordinates36°34′0″N 04°54′0″W / 36.56667°N 4.90000°W / 36.56667; -4.90000
Geography
Sierra Blanca is located in Spain
Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca
Location in Spain
LocationMálaga Province, Andalusia
CountrySpain
Parent rangePenibaetic System
Geology
OrogenyAlpine orogeny
Rock typeKarstic

Sierra Blanca is a mountain range of the Penibaetic System in Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain. Its highest point is the 1,275 m high Pico del Lastonar. It is the closest mountain to Marbella.

The Sierra Blanca, meaning 'White Range', is named after the lack of vegetation on its slopes which leaves the pale grey limestone rock exposed.[1]

  1. ^ Mapa de senderos y fauna de Sierra Blanca (Marbella, Málaga)