Sierra de Almijara
| Sierra de Almijara | |
|---|---|
Sierra de Almijara with Sierra Nevada in the background | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Navachica |
| Elevation | 1,831 m (6,007 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°50′31″N 3°48′55″W / 36.841917°N 3.81530°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| Province | Málaga and Granada |
| Parent range | Penibaetic System |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Mountain range |
| Rock type | Calcareous formations |
The Sierra de Almijara is a mountain range in the provinces of Granada and Málaga in southern Spain. The rocks are mainly marble, giving a white or gray color to the narrow ridges and deep ravines. The range is mostly protected by the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.