Copper Forest, last chance to visit it in the Serranía de Ronda

Nature lovers have one last chance to see the well-known Copper Forest of the Serranía de Ronda, a spectacle of color that dresses the chestnut groves of the Genal Valley in yellow and coppery hues with the arrival of autumn. A spectacle that attracts thousands of visitors each year and is now reaching its final stretch.

The trees have already lost much of their foliage in some areas, and the paths are beginning to turn into true carpets of leaves, signaling that there are only a few days left to enjoy this spectacle that nature offers each year. However, it still persists in large areas and the visit is still worthwhile, especially in places like Igualeja, Parauta, or Cartajima. Driving along the road between Igualeja and Pujerra also allows viewing this colorful forest without having to hike. However, in this last locality, there are already extensive areas with the chestnut trees almost bare.

Nevertheless, many take advantage of these days to walk among centuries-old chestnut trees and witness the beauty of a unique landscape in the province. Many of them, camera in hand, do not want to miss another year the opportunity to immortalize this landscape. However, the rains in recent weeks have made it more difficult to do so.

Others come with their little ones so they can enjoy nature in a very special way and get to know these forests and their special characteristics. Moreover, it is still possible to see some of the chestnuts that have not been collected and have fallen to the ground.

Meanwhile, in Parauta the transformation is enhanced by the presence of the Enchanted Forest, a space filled with images of fairies, gnomes, and wizards so that the little ones find a special incentive in the visit. Precisely, this space is located on the path that connects this town with Cartijima and also runs through the chestnut groves. In this case, they are still in an earlier stage, although they are also already losing their leaves and the upcoming rainstorms will not help them keep the leaves much longer.