Spain Parque Nacional de Los Picos de Europa
A national park in Spain renowned for its limestone peaks, deep gorges, and diverse wildlife, spanning three autonomous communities in the north.
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Situated within the scenic Cantabrian Mountains between the provinces of Asturians, Cantabria, and León, the
Picos de Europa National Park offers visitors a number of peaceful landscapes away from it all. Showcasing the exceptional geological diversity of the region, it’s here that you’ll be able to witness everything from deep river gorges and wide valleys to spectacular limestone peaks. At the park’s higher elevations, grazing cattle fill the open meadows, while there are several scattered viewpoints where you can really appreciate the vast beauty of Spain’s first designated National Park. When you’re done with your hike, check out these 7 cozy villages in
Cantabria, Spain.
braedentg
5 years ago
Spain has loads of national reserves that could easily slide onto this list: the great Teide volcano of the Canaries and the dust-swirling cowboy lands of the Sierra Nevada (yep, Spain had em’ first!). But we think
Picos de Europa steals the show. They aren’t that well known, but boy should they be! You’re talking twisted and gnarled
spires of limestone that look more like something from Argentina than the land of flamenco and sangria. Wowza!
jrfrancis
2 years ago
8,688 ft; 2,648 m; November 2018; Dawn; Fuente De Gondola then hike
nicolejordan
3 years ago
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Europe stretches from the wild waves of Portugal to the mossy woodlands of Belarus, the tundra of the Scandinavian north to the glistening beaches and down in Greece. Between its borders, this land holds treasures of such immeasurable natural magnificence that it would be a crime to even attempt to distill the lot into a […]
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Charged with a permanent feeling of intense passion, emotion, and sophistication, Spain has a funny way of forcing you to slow down, live in the moment, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. From Gaudí’s whimsical masterpieces to historical Mudéjar treasures, or the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains to the palm-fringed beaches of the Costa del Sol, Spain is […]