La
Concha, the magnificent shell mountain towers over Marbella
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| Marbella mountain is magnificent |
On similar lines to the Sugarloaf Mountain
in Rio de Janeiro and Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, Marbella also
boasts of La Concha, or the shell mountain, which is a treat to the eyes of
people residing in the town.
This mountain comes under the Sierra Blanca
mountain range and the town lies in the foothills of this mountain. The maximum
elevation of La Concha is 1,215 meters above sea level and the slopes of the
mountain runs along the Golden Mile.
In the land amidst the sea and higher
areas, there are low rise apartments with trees throughout, whereas in the
semi-tropical grounds, palatial villas that are luxurious make Marbella
property for sale one of the best destinations to reside. Concha is a
protected reserve and the land along the residential areas to the Sierra Blanca
range is protected.
On a typical day, you will see eagles
hovering in open skies searching for preys while mountain goats grade up the
mountains. If you are a nature lover, this is the best trekking route for you
and as you ascent over La Concha, the view with every step is breathtakingly
beautiful. You will be able to see Puerto Banus from up there and Gibraltar
will be on your west.
If your line of sight is clear, you can
look across the Mediterranean Sea to see the Moroccan coast and Ceuta in Spain,
where fishing boats, cruise ships and ferries can be found in the horizon and
the view is one of a kind!
The western slopes of La Concha rolls up to
La Concepcion, a man made dam which is beautiful and resembles the Andalucian
countryside. Further down west is the white Istan village, known as a town for
lunch and rest among people exploring this region. You can stop by for lunch or
picnics and the view and environment in this village is splendid.
When you approach from the East, it is
filled with pine forests and small eateries, making it popular among hikers. The
village of Ojen, a small and beautiful town nestled in the mountain range is
wonderful and is less crowded when compared to Marbella.
For trekkers, the highest peak of Lastonar,
situated at an elevation of 1,270 meters is close by and it resembles the shape
of a shell. No matter what you are exploring in this area, the prominent view
of La Concha is sure to leave you spellbound! The other places of interest in
this area are the golf club at Santa Maria and property
in Elviria , or a view of the yachts sailing smoothly at Cabapino with the
outline of La Concha in the horizon when you are at the beach in the close
vicinity of Artola Dunes.
