The Pinsapo of Sierra de las Nieves: "Andalusia’s Most Unique Forest"
The Pinsapo of Sierra de las Nieves: "Andalusia’s Most Unique Forest"
The pinsapo (Abies pinsapo), commonly known as the Spanish fir, is one of the rarest trees in Europe and the true botanical icon of Sierra de las Nieves National Park. These ancient pinsapo forests in Andalusia are living remnants of the Ice Age and represent one of the most valuable ecosystems in the Mediterranean region.
The pinsapo (Abies pinsapo), commonly known as the Spanish fir, is one of the rarest trees in Europe and the true botanical icon of Sierra de las Nieves National Park. These ancient pinsapo forests in Andalusia are living remnants of the Ice Age and represent one of the most valuable ecosystems in the Mediterranean region.
