Shrublands cover much of the higher slopes, giving the range its name, with Madrona meaning Strawberry Shrub, which is especially common on the slopes. Medieval ruins can be found across the landscape, as well as scenes of exquisite natural beauty, including waterfalls and rolling green pastures.Ī number of caves can also be found in the mountains, some of which house ancient cave paintings.
Home to lush Mediterranean forests, incredible canyons, and ravaging rivers, there’s plenty of opportunity for adventure. Located in south-central Spain, the Sierra Madrona isn’t as well-known as other ranges on this list, but it’s well worth exploring if you’re in the area. The mountains can be seen from miles around, from Madrid to Toledo and beyond. Deer and an array of lizards, vultures, and eagles can also be sighted as you trek through this rugged world. The granite peaks soar high above the rolling green meadows and forests, home to an array of wildlife, including the beautiful Iberian Ibex.
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A series of gorges and valleys carve through the range, home to waterfalls, rapids, and lagoons. Rising to the sky in central Spain, Sierra de Gredos boasts amazing scenery and a landscape akin to those found in fantasy novels. Nowadays, the foothills have also become a hotbed of luxury resorts and villas, and a hot real estate market. This small, but stunning range is located in Andalusia, southern Spain, and is immensely popular among hikers and climbers. When the sun is low in the sky, the pale grey rocks undergo an amazing transformation, shifting from pink to deep red as the sun sets. The name, meaning the ‘white range’ comes from the fact that there’s very little vegetation on the mountains, leaving the limestone rock mostly exposed. Home to amazing wildlife that roam even the most popular trails, keep your eyes peeled for wild boar, Spanish Ibex, foxes, badgers, wild cats, beech martens, and much more.
Craggy and rocky, gone are the pine forests and rolling fields of the Alps, creating a far wilder region. Immense snow capped peaks reach dizzying heights, and create an incredible backdrop to the tranquil foreground of rural Andalusia.įeaturing the highest point in continental Spain, the mountains of the Sierra Nevada range provide an unreal landscape. The name translates to ‘mountain range covered in snow’. Located in the beautiful Andalusia region in southern Spain, the Sierra Nevada range is perhaps one of the most well-known set of mountains in Spain. Hikers and climbers will also get a kick out of conquering these impressive heights. The following mountain ranges in Spain are a must-visit for anyone who adores gazing upon the rugged beauty of a mountainous landscape. So, let’s take a look at the 9 Spanish mountain ranges that will be forever in our minds! Most spectacular mountain ranges in Spain In fact, after Switzerland, Spain is the most mountainous country in Europe, so it’s no surprise that it’s home to some of the most beautiful we’ve explored. Coming from the Netherlands - which is as flat as a frisbee - we’ve always been excited about scaling mountains, but we weren’t expecting to encounter so many astounding ranges in Spain! One of the things that really surprised us were the mountains in Spain. In our minds, we’d always envisioned Spain as a hot, dry land, and we were excited to see what it was really all about! For us, we were blown away almost daily by the culture, the food, but most of all, the absolutely stunning scenery.
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Spain is an amazing country to visit, and it’s full of surprises.
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