Malaga Parks & Wildlife

Malaga Park, also known as Alameda Park or the Park is constructed at the end of the 19th century. The Park makes its way along the "Passeo del Parque". The park was constructed at the land reclaimed from the Sea. Filled with beautiful tropical flowering trees and shrubs, the park contains some exotic species brought from overseas specially Cuba, at the time when Malaga was an important trading centre.

The Crocodile Park is located in Torremolinos, right in the heart of the Costa del Sol. In Crocodile Park, you can see and experience the prehistoric monsters which have survived more than 200 million years of evolution. You can walk beside them, take baby crocodiles into your hands or take as many pictures as you like; the fun never ends.

Address: Calle Cuba, 14, 29620 Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain.

This Park serves as the 'green lung' of the city with its lush 4,996 hectares of forest cover. The Montes de Málaga natural park is located on the northern side of the city of Málaga, at the heart of the Montes de Málaga coastal mountain range. A vast variety of flora and fauna is found in the region. The trees include pines, cork oak, scarlet oak, olive tree and many more. The animals include the genet, badger, fox, ocellated lizard, and Mediterranean chameleon. Eagles and Eurasian sparrowhawks are also found here.

Address: Casabermeja-Colmenar, Malaga, Spain.

At Lobo Park, experience the life of wolves in their semi-natural habitat. Located in the heart of Andalusia in Antequera, the park contains four species of wolves, including indigenous Iberian wolves. The Lobo Park organises guided tours where the guide explains about the wild beasts.

This urban park, also known as Battery Park, serves as a green lung of Torremolinos city. The park includes a lookout tower, gardens, several walkways, a man-made lake, a children playground, a bike path and ornamental fountains. The Batería Park, with its enriching flora and fauna is a favourite spot for tourists and locals.

Address: Avenida del Carmelo, s/n, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain.

It is a landscape garden located at the northern entrance of Málaga city, with over 150 years of history. Spread over 55 hectares; it is one of the few gardens with over 50,000 plants of various species and over 100 species of trees. Malaga City Council created various gardens and botanical gardens. Some of the areas are named: "Around the world in eighty trees", "The cactus garden", "The world map of palm trees", "The garden of Primitive plants", etc.

Address: Camino del Jardín Botánico, 3, 29014 Malaga, Spain.