Circular | 9 km.
The Pinar de la Alfahuara is a beautiful hiking area within the Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, a relatively unknown yet enchanting nature reserve in eastern Andalusia. The name Alfahuara derives from Arabic and means "spring," which perfectly reflects the rich natural environment and biodiversity of this forest reserve. This forest is one of the few ancient pine forests still intact in the province of Almería. It has been protected since the 16th century, when King Felipe II introduced regulations to regulate the felling of these valuable trees following extensive deforestation in the region.