The Natural Park of Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs - Granada

The Natural Park of Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs is divided between Almuñécar (Granada) and Nerja (Málaga), covering over 395 hectares of land and 1,415 hectares of abundant sea. The cliffs that shape this landscape reach heights of up to 325 meters, making this natural space a highly distinctive, peculiar, and incredibly beautiful area. Maro-Cerro Gordo holds immense environmental value due to its unique geological formations and diverse biodiversity, both on land and in the sea. It is home to two endangered Andalusian botanical endemisms, highlighting its importance for conservation efforts. The marine fauna is abundant and varied, with a vibrant community of invertebrates such as sponges, corals, anemones, echinoderms, and mollusks, along with a plethora of crustaceans like shrimp, spider crabs, and lobsters. The presence of significant populations of endangered orange coral underscores its ecological importance. Moreover, the crystal-clear waters are teeming with seashells, limpets, octopuses, mackerel, sunfish, parrotfish, moray eels, and groupers thriving in the region's diverse habitats.