Seven things not to miss this summer on a visit to the Sierra de las Nieves

Yunquera, El Burgo, Tolox, as well as Casarabonela, Alozaina, Istán, Ojén, Monda, Guaro, and Ronda make up what is known as the Sierra de las Nieves region, which partly overlaps with the territory of the natural and national park and the Biosphere Reserve.

It is predominantly a mountainous area, but it offers many possibilities during the summer months.

The Turón, Verde, and Grande rivers, which originate in the highest mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves region, remain very lively in summer.

In all three, there is the opportunity to enjoy freshwater baths in pools and ponds more or less known by regular visitors. El charco del Canalón (in the Verde river), the presa del Dique (in the Turón), or the poza Macías (in the Grande river) are three of the most famous options in summer. But, there are more, some even in rivers that are not as significant. It's time to explore them.

After a decent hydrological year, canyoning becomes one of the best options for those who are in the Sierra de las Nieves this summer and want a good dose of adrenaline.

At the headwaters of the Grande river, you can opt for the Zarzalones area (municipality of Yunquera) or even, if it still carries a significant amount of water, for the Jorox jump (Alozaina), among others. Among the active tourism companies that offer these and other descents is Aventúrate Sierra de las Nieves, specialized precisely in these and other activities in this region for the whole family.

A calm, educational, and enjoyable way to better understand the Sierra de las Nieves national park. This is the proposal that can be made in these last days of summer at the Las Navas farmhouse, located in the municipality of Parauta, but within this protected area of the province of Málaga.

Under the name of Activities in the Sierra de las Nieves, a group of young people experienced in tourism in the Serranía de Ronda offer genuine immersion plans in the heart of nature.

In some cases, there are more or less visible remains in some elevated area of the urban center, but in others, it is a real challenge to find walls that once belonged to a castle.

El Burgo, Tolox, Casarabonela, Yunquera, and Alozaina are some of the municipalities where you can undertake the exercise of finding traces of what were once medieval fortresses. It is a good excuse to get to know the respective historical centers of these mountain towns.

It is another of the great pantries of the province of Málaga. Those who visit in summer should not miss the chance to shop in its towns, as they will find exceptional molletes and even a tomato-rich gazpacho in Casarabonela, good sausages and honey in Yunquera, or the first seasoned olives of the year in Alozaina. These are just a few examples. It is worth investigating to fill the pantry well for the autumn.

In summer, there is a refuge for lovers of traditional wine and old wineries in the heart of Yunquera. For this, you will have to go down a few meters, because it is an underground tavern, in which there are a couple of vaulted rooms that reveal an age counted in centuries.

They were discovered by chance during works for the expansion of the business. Following the discovery, the owner, Antonio López, decided to set up his tavern there, which offers good homemade wine, sausages, cheeses, and olives to accompany. Especially recommended at this time is their sangria, accompanied by seasonal fruit.

These last days of summer are celebrated with enthusiasm in the towns of the Sierra de las Nieves, which have some important festivals.

Among them, on the last weekend of August, the patron saint festival of San Agustín is celebrated in El Burgo, with a great atmosphere a week before the school year begins. Just a week later comes the Feria de la Aceituna de Alozaina, where you can taste the first seasoned olives of the season.