Ojen

Ojen is a town belonging to the Andalusian province of Malaga. Mijas is adjacent to the east of Ojen, Marbellato the south, Istan Monda to the west, and Coin to the north. Within theborough of the nucleus of Ojen are the town of Ojen and the urbanization of La Mairena

Ojen is just eight km east of Marbellaon the road linking the interior with Malaga. Ojen is located near the Arroyo de Almada, near very quiet and rich in waters,surrounded by the Sierra Blanca, rich in iron ore, nickel, lead, talc, andperidotites.

The Penoncillo Mine was an English-operated company thatgave work to many people of Marbellaand Ojen. The closeness of the sea gives Ojen a temperate climate despite beinga typical mountain village.

The mountains of Ojen have a great Mediterranean forest ofgall oaks, cork oaks, pines, prickly pear, and pitas reaching the edge of theroad.

As for the wildlife that inhabits these forests are thebeautiful ibex, which is a protected species and is virtually extinct, and theGolden Eagle. There are also genets, mongoose, Turone, and many small mammals,such as birds and insects of various species.

In addition, several plants of medicinal use are found inOjen, including sage, rosemary, thyme, cantahueso, fennel, and chamomile. Inthe thicket of undergrowth there is an abundance of tojos, retamas, jaras, andabulagas.

In Almada and in other river towns like “The CharcoVineyards,” is not uncommon for turtles, frogs, or snakes to be found.Multicolored flowers like orchids abound in the Sierra de Ojen, where the nightowls, an endangered bird that is very difficult to locate, can be found.