Turón is in the Alpujarra region, within the province of Granada, but just 2 km (1 mile) from the border with the province of Almería, 70 km (44 miles) from the city of Almería and 9 km (5 miles) from the Beninar reservoir.

It has an area of 5,576 hectares (14,000 acres) and lies at an altitude of 684 m (2,230 feet) above sea level in a valley surrounded by mountains.

The fauna is numerous and varied, with mountain goats, wild boar, foxes, badgers and genets. Above us are different kinds of owls and many smaller birds.

The reptile kingdom is represented by snakes, lizards and salamanders. A large number of butterflies may be admired. After the autumn rains, many snails are collected for the pot.

The flora to be seen includes oak and cork trees, broom, gorse, hawthorn, rosemary, thyme, lavender and esparto, as well as many kinds of medicinal plants.

Hunting reserves have been established and these contain abundant populations of rabbits and hares, partridges, doves and thrushes. Larger game include wild boar and the mountain goat.