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I went up the Picos De Europa Mountain range as part of my Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
I have to say, it was possibly the most beautiful mountain range i have ever encountered.
I am really into my mountaineering. At the end of september i am walking up the national 3 peaks in 24 hours so if any of you live near ben nevis, scafell or snowdon, come and say hello. The support would be muchly appreciated.
Picos de europa however. I found the best time to start walking was around 5/6 am and walk till about 12/1 pm as the heat at points was unbearable. Especially when you are at the top of a cold mountain and cant feel the heat because of the wind. (It can be dangerous and can get sun stroke instantly)
The Picos de Europa forms the apex of the Cordillera Cantabrica and is the third highest mountain range in Spain after the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada. The highest point, the summit of Torrecerredo (2,648 m.), crowns this spectacular range of limestone peaks. The lower reaches live up to their local name, 'Green Spain', with the lush valleys providing excellent pastures and the higher meadows bedecked with wildflowers in the spring. The high ground is a 'moonscape' of dramatic rocky terrain almost devoid of vegetation. It was the wildness of the terrain that stopped the Moors from conquering this part of Spain. There are still villages in the mountains that have no access by road; this inaccessibility and wildness has provided some of Europe's more exotic wildlife with a safe haven. Bears, wolves and boars all still survive here, chamois are often seen across the range, and due to a total hunting ban are not at all shy, allowing us to approach well within camera range. Fire salamanders, a beautiful black and yellow or orange striped lizard, are often seen after rain. The abundant bird life is dominated by the golden eagles and griffon vultures that are constantly soaring around the rocky outcrops, but smaller kestrels, redstarts and wall creepers are all equally of interest to the ornithologist.
Special equipment required:
daypack, walking boots, (with ankle support and good soles), waterproofs, warm jacket/jumper, water bottle, sun protection and warm hat and gloves for October to April departures.
The Picos de Europa is a small but spectacular range of jagged limestone mountains in northern Spain, harbouring an incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Butterfly and moth holidays in the Picos de Europa with Teresa Farino
The Picos de Europa is one of those rare places in Europe today that combines magnificent scenery, a thriving rural economy and an enormous range of flora Liébana - Picos de Europa.Teresa Farino Ándara: the eastern massif of the Picos de Europa. Teresa Farino and fauna, the traditional methods of livestock farming practised here allowing wildlife to flourish alongside mankind.
Nighlife
There is not however much if any nightlife at all but in my opinion, a good camp fire, few beers and a bit of music is all you need.
Shopping
You will find yourself, walking in and out of villages that sell little tourist gifts etc.
Value for money
You can make it as expensive or cheap as you want. If you eat out all night it will be expensive. If you have a stove and a bit of pasta around a camp fire. IT IS CHEAP!
Ease of getting around
Pretty much walk everywhere. If near a main road (not many) there will be buses etc.
I highly recommend picos de europa for climbing, cycling and walking.
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