Aula de Naturaleza Paredes

The old Cortijo Paredes farm house, located in the municipal district of Abrucena, was refurbished by the Andalusian Regional Government and converted into an environmental education centre and hostel under the name of Aula de Naturaleza Paredes, for clearly educational purposes. It is managed by a company called Natures, an Andalusian Cooperative Company.

The classroom is located in the natural environment of Sierra Nevada, designated a Nature Reserve in 1989. Paredes invites you take part in a unique experience to connect with nature, which contributes to the development of attitudes and commitments that ensure respect, care and protection of the environment.

Paredes Nature Workshop has two buildings: one is the hostel and the other contains the classrooms and workshops. It has room for 50 people, in bedrooms of different sizes and with bunk beds, (4 to 10 people each); heating, solar energy (electricity and hot water), fireplaces, dining room, rooms, workshops, swimming pool and large play areas. Adapted for disabled people.

Activities include environmental education, nature sports, camps, courses and nature tourism.