Picos de Europa National Park

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Natural treasure, spaces of high biodiversity, full of natural values, an ecosystem of valleys, branacs, gorges, birds, herds, villages, huts, roads, mountains, shelters, forests, shepherds, cattle, culture, gastronomy …..a living history.

Three important massifs form Picos de Europa the Eastern Massif or Andara, Massif Central or Urrielles and Massif Occidental or Comión

The most important peaks Torrecerredo (2,246 meters), Orange of Bulnes (2,519 meters), the Pico Treasurer (2,570 meters). Four rivers are born in the gorges of its gorges, River Deva in the gorge of the Hermida, River Sella in the gorge of the Beyos, River Cares by the gorge of the Divine Gorge and by the gorge of India the River Duje.

In the Massif Central is the Lakes of Covadonda are Enol, Ercina and Bricial the latter in the most difficult to see parked with the thaw.

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Wonderful views with variety of viewpoints such as the viewpoint of the Queen.

The vegetation in Picos is very varied there are cataloged more than 200 species highlight that the climate is hard the high mountain brings long and short periods of cold heat that affect the biological cycle of the species and still the flora is mu frondosa and full of colors , it’s spectacular.

The Fauna in Peaks there are variety of species such as the rebeco, the deer, the wild boar, the bear, the wolf. Birds such as, the royal eagle, the culebrera eagle, the alimoche, the griffon vulture or the bonebreaker among others. In rivers, otter, salmon, trout, etc.

Routes there are several highlights of the Cares where the 12 km that separates Poncebos from Cain the route to be made walking through the limestone rock where there are sections of 200 meters high runs in the gorge of the Cares or Divine Throat …. it is an authentic natural experience.

Sport between mountains. Picos de Europa is the largest natural theme park that exists, within the park you can access hiking trails, trekking, climbing, bird watching, snowshoeing, night routes, orientation one of the most complete and toughest tests that are realizes is the Travesera de Picos 74 km in 21 hours always after registration.

In Picos there are natural spaces that house products such as Gamoneu cheese or Cabrales whose function is to complete their maturation, authentic shepherds guardians, with their herds of sheep, goat and sheep and with their effort savade delicacies for the enjoyment of all.

Picos de Europa has exceptional beauty available to all.

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