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Article Title: Butterflies and Barbeques in Nerja National Park
Author: Peter Hayden
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El Pinarillo is a picnic and barbeque area set in the heart of Nerja's National Park or locally known as the Sierra Almijara. There are purpose built barbeque areas, plenty of parking and play areas for the kids. It offers and interesting day out when staying in a nerja holiday apartment or villa rental.
Dad can get the barbeque going whilst the rest of the family can go off exploring. Forget the Nerja Caves, you can go and discover some for yourself! There are plenty! Some previously inhabited and others still inhabited...by whom -we don't ask!
As spring breaks and the days get warmer you can expect to find the air abundant with butterflies, bees and bugs all going about their duties in the lush wild flora and fauna found in the rugged meadows. Lizards and snakes will be sunning themselves in the early morning sun and you may be lucky enough to see the Andalucian mountain goat known as the Ibex.
Many walkers and ramblers start their day off here being an ideal base to park up and use the facilities. The area is open from mid October through to early June. It is closed in the summer months due to the potential fire risk and there fire no traffic is allowed in the area and it can only be accessed by foot. Definitely no barbeques allowed in this period and those caught face heavy fine.
El Pinarillo provides a gateway in to the National Park and there are many beautiful walks that can be taken from the area. Guided walks can be arranged through some of the local adventure companies that will take you into the mountains and valleys beyond exploring natural springs, cascading waterfalls and breath taking views. Those looking for more extreme sports these mountain ranges have some world class fell running tracks and those in the know can soon make up routes for a nice 30km run. Naturally if walking or running alone one should observe that this area is vast and not hugely populated with walkers so rule number one applies - Tell someone exactly where you are going and wear appropriate clothing - The brighter the better, it makes you easier to find by helicopter if you have a fall and end up in the gorse or thick undergrowth. Always take a whistle and remember the mountain distress signal is to give six signals within a minute, then pause for a minute.
Many Jeep Tours visit El Pinarillo to take in the stunning views before carrying on the days exciting adventure.
El Pinarillo is about 5km�s in land from the Nerja Caves. The track starts on the left of the main entrance to Nerja caves and winds up to the picnic area. There is a large map on display by the entrance.
The route up to El Pinarillo is an unmade road and a little rough but quite easily passable without a 4x4 if you take it slowly. It takes about 15 minutes and on the way you can look out over views of Nerja & Maro.
There are no entrance fees but you will need to provide charcoal for your barbeque.
Clothing Advice
We would always recommend that you carry a light rain mac in the cooler months and anything else that you normally bring for a family picnic. Obviously if you are walking or running in the area then you have to be more prepared for changes in the weather and wear more appropriate clothing and foot wear.
Escape your apartments in Nerja and grab yourself some fresh mountain air there is so much more to see than the sea.
About The Author: Peter Hayden is the owner of
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