Plants

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

A hardy tree adapted to sun and drought, common in pine stands above the coastal ravines.

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Photograph of the landscape around Nerja and Maro; habitat illustration, not a photograph of the species

01. Where to find it

Woodlands and slopes near Cañuelo and elsewhere in Maro-Cerro Gordo.

02. Why it matters

Pine stands provide shade, help hold soil and shelter birds and small wildlife.

03. How to observe and protect it

Enjoy the forest without lighting fires or leaving marked paths.

Reference source: . Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.