Sierra de las Nieves awarded by the European Union

The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park has been distinguished by the European Commission as European Destination of Excellence (EDEN), in recognition of his proposal for sustainable tourism. Close to Ronda (check Malaga & Costa del Sol) this park was also declared by UNESCO as part of Biosphere Reserve in 1995.

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Malaga and Costa del Sol

The province of Malaga and its villages encloses a host of different landscapes. There are places to dream of, like the traditional "pueblos blancos" or white towns of Axarquía's hinterland, the monumental cities of Ronda or Antequera, and the touristy beach area of Costa del Sol, nature parks and reserves, and the cosmopolitan urban environment of the capital of the province, Malaga City.

Algarve (Portugal)

With nearly the perfect weather the Algarve is the most visited area of ​​Portugal. It is not surprising that the coast is the attraction principal, her beauty is spectacular and it has long golden beaches, strange rock formations and caves. But the Algarve is about more to spend the day lying just on the beach. As the region located further south of Portugal, was the last bastion of the Moors in the XIII century and the influences can be seen everywhere in whitewashed houses and narrow, winding streets of the towns and cities.

More contemporary charms include a touch of luxury in Quinta do Lago, a stronghold of the famous people, Vale do Lobo and Vila Vita, the fantastic marinas of Vilamoura and Lagos and the lively night of the main cities such as Albufeira.

The Algarve also has another face to the east of Faro, the coast becomes tiny islets where it is possible escape from the crowds and relax between sand dunes. And inside, between fig trees and pomegranates, it's the impressive Serra de Monchique, an area of mountains ideal for hiking, walking and habitat of the iberian lynx.

La Gomera (Canary Islands)

The last island has not yet an airport is perhaps for this cause, a stronghold of ancestral customs and nature that amazes visitors with its rare vegetation and steepest orography. In fact, the 370 square km of this island are pure ravine. The slopes of La Gomera have always done difficult communications between their people, maintaining many areas untouched. The Gomera landscape is surprising with exotic green steep valleys, in which unlikely hanging terraces and thousands of palms, but especially for the unexpected luxuriance of its plateau centre, where it grows the ancient laurel forest wrapped in the fog.

Fuerteventura (Canary Islands)

The island of Fuerteventura has, without doubt, the best and most extensive beaches in the Canary Islands. Many of its 340 km of coast are white sand beaches, that remain largely pristine and lonely. The abundance of sandy areas in the island allow the enjoy the sea and sunshine is still possible, even on most  famous beaches as that of Sotavento of Jandia, not seeing one person for many miles.

Sierra de Aracena (Huelva)

The Natural Park of Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche is a natural area located in the north of Huelva province declared a Natural Park by the Junta de Andalusia on July 28, 1989.

It is characterised by extensive forest cover, high rainfall, a mild climate and natural and cultural heritage that arouses curiosity and interest of the visitors. Inside the park is possible to observe mammals such as the Iberian lynx, mongoose, genet or the elusive otter. The bird life is also diverse: you can see, among others, vultures, kites and black storks.

Gastronomically this area is universally known for its Iberian pork products, such as Iberian ham.