This is a unique ecosystem, it is Prados del Rey where we can see the Pozo de Nieve and the presence of two jewels representing Baza Natural Park, the Scotch Pine and savin . The
Prados del Rey is one of the most emblematic places of the Sierra de Baza. These fields mountain that are above 2,000 meters above sea level, are based on an impermeable material and are surrounded by mountains. When the thaw comes, water accumulates in the plains leading to greater humidity, this favors the grassland species that remain green for longer.
The pine and creeping juniper are adapted to freezing and drying conditions typical of these altitudes. The pine needles taken forms acicular and the Sabine squamiform as flakes. Also brush or pillow acquire hemispherical appearance, resemble igloos clutching the tips of the plants are isolated and protected from cold temperatures and wind.
The snow pit (2 nd picture), already quoted in the land of the Marquis de la Ensenada (first statistically known in Spain) in 1753. Construction is assembled with mortar stones that were used to store the precious material. The people in charge to take advantage of falling snow in the mountains, known as ' neveros ' came up from Baza in horses and took them compacted into ice, which is then used to preserve food and ice cream ... Bumblebee
sucking nectar in the flowers of hawthorn and Squirrel climbing on environment 'Mirador de Narvaez' .
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