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Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park

Coordinates: 37°42′27″N 2°07′55″W / 37.7075°N 2.132°W / 37.7075; -2.132
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Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park
Parque Natural de Sierra de María-Los Vélez
Map of Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park
LocationAlmería, Spain
Nearest cityVélez-Blanco
Coordinates37°42′27″N 2°07′55″W / 37.7075°N 2.132°W / 37.7075; -2.132
Area226.7 km2 (87.5 sq mi)
Established1987
Sierra de Maria-Los Velez Natural Park - Air Photo (West Side)

Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (Parque Natural de Sierra de María-Los Vélez) is a natural park of Spain. It is situated in Almería province in the municipalities of Chirivel, Maria, Vélez-Blanco, Vélez-Rubio.

It was designated a natural park in 1987 and covers 226.7 km2 (87.5 sq mi). The park encompasses pine forests and supports a varied flora, including some species unique to the Sierra.[1] Its highest peak is the María, a limestone outcrop of 2,045 metres (6,709 ft).[1]

Fauna

There are 100 bird species, including 17 species of birds of prey, and the park was declared a Special Protection Area in 2002. There is a butterfly subspecies of parnassius apollo, which can only be found in this area.

Archaeology

The area was inhabited in prehistoric times, and archaeological remains from Paleolithic and Neolithic times have been excavated. Sites include:

Notes

  1. ^ a b c "Sierra Maria-Los Velez Natural Park, Flora and Fauna of Andalucía, Southern Spain". Andalucia.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
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