Amidst the ongoing socio-ecological crisis affecting both territorial systems and disciplinary knowledge, there is a growing imperative to reconceptualise urban space through its natural matrix, especially in Mediterranean contexts shaped by tourism-driven urbanisation. This study explores how ecological continuity can be re-established within Málaga’s urban fabric by reconnecting fragmented green corridors between the Montes de Málaga and the sea, through a multi-scalar methodology that integrates ecological, cultural, and planning dimensions. The research unpacks the historical transformation of Málaga since the 19th century, highlighting the rupture of natural linkages, yet also recovering early urban imaginaries like that of González Edo, which already gestured toward an ecological-cultural sensitivity. By analysing structural ecological nodes—specifically Monte Victoria and Gibralfaro—through field surveys of flora and fauna, a strategy is proposed to reconstruct the territorial ecological matrix, including detailed connections, requalification proposals, and spatial recompositions. This methodology not only addresses environmental degradation but also offers a toolkit for urban planning that responds to both natural logic and socio-political contingencies, particularly in tourism-intensive regions. Ultimately, this model advocates for resilient urban landscapes that are functionally green and culturally embedded, serving as replicable frameworks for similar Mediterranean cities seeking sustainable and context-specific regeneration (Lomas Casanova, 2016).
ocesos de análisis en un entorno turístico. Una propuesta de infraestructura "verde" para la ciudad de Málaga. Universidad de Málaga, Málaga.
