The Picos de Europa and Costa Verde Spain
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The Picos de Europa National Park is a 647 square kilometre wonderland that straddles Asturias, Cantabria, and Castile and León in Northern Spain. Its proximity to the Atlantic coast, the Costa Verde, creates a temperate climate more akin to that of the British Isles. Golden sandy beaches are pounded by surf and craggy limestone cliffs cascade down into the cold, wild waters of the Bay of Biscay. Inland, forests of deciduous and coniferous trees sweep up towards the towering limestone monoliths, spires and peaks that crown the Picos de Europa National Park. In between lie rich alpine meadows misty with flowers. There are endless opportunities for day hikes and multi-day treks in this region, including the most popular, the Cares Gorge from Puente Poncebos to Caín and that from the mountain village of Bulnes to the Refugio de la Vega de Urriellu. Known as Picu Urriellu in Asturian, the 2,519 metre high Naranjo de Bulnes, a towering chimney of grey white Palaeozoic limestone which sits behind the refugio, is the symbol of the Picos de Europa National Park and is on every Spanish rock climber’s wish list. Both hikes are featured in this film.
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Amazing Cares Gorge Walk – Spain's Best One-Day Hike
Best one-day hike in Spain, probably even Europe? The Cares Gorge Walk (Ruta del Cares) in Asturias, in northern Spain, has to be a contender!
Join me on a stunning 25-kilometres hike along an amazingly engineered path in the dramatic northern part of the Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa. There are Indiana-Jones-style paths cut into the rock, plus tunnels, bridges and dizzying viewpoints. I've never been on a hike like it in Europe and it's guaranteed to be the highlight of your trip.
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The walk is from the trailhead at Poncebos (6km from the town of Arenas de Cabrales – there's a bus up to the start of the walk in summer). It takes about 3 hours to reach the small village of Caín – loads of cafes and restaurants here – and then you turn around and do it all again!
You need to be fit - it's a 25-km hike after all - but the going is flat and fairly easy. People do it in trainers, but hiking shoes or boots are best.
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Places to see in ( Asturias - Spain ) Picos de Europa
Places to see in ( Asturias - Spain ) Picos de Europa
The Picos de Europa are a range of mountains 20 km inland from the northern coast of Spain, in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León; they are part of the Cantabrian Mountains. A widely accepted origin for the name is that they were the first sight of Europe for ships arriving from the Americas.
The range consists of three major massifs: Central (also known as Urrieles), Eastern (Ándara) and Western (also known as the Picos de Cornión). The Central and Western massifs are separated by the 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) deep Cares Gorge (Garganta del Cares), with the village of Caín at its head. The waters in the Cares mostly arise from cave resurgences. Some of the water in the Cares river is diverted through a hydroelectric scheme, with a canal running in the northern wall of the gorge to Camarmeña. An access path next to the canal provides a spectacular walk.
Almost all of the rock in the Picos is limestone, and glacial action has contributed to create an impressive area of alpine karst. The highest peak is Torre de Cerredo, with an altitude of 2,650 metres. Many other peaks reach altitudes of over 2,600 m. The area is popular with mountaineers, climbers and mountain walkers. There is a good network of well-established mountain refuges. The best-known climbing site is the Naranjo de Bulnes or Picu Urriellu, in the Urrieles massif which can be considered the most famous climb in Spain.
Cantabrian brown bears (Ursus arctos pyrenaicus) and wolves (Canis lupus signatus) live in the more remote regions. Rebeccos (Cantabrian chamois - Rupicapra pyrenaica parva) are fairly frequently seen (according to a 2006 Ministry of the Environment report, there were around 8,000 sightings that year); choughs and buzzards are common, various eagles and vultures are frequently seen, and there is a diverse butterfly population in the park.
Most of the region is now protected as a single Picos de Europa National Park in Cantabria, Asturias and León provinces of Spain; the Asturian part was Spain's first National Park. Access is via minor roads to each of the three massifs from the north and from the south to the aerial tramway at Fuente Dé and to Caín at the head of the Cares Canyon.
The Picos de Europa contain many of world's deepest caves, including Torca del Cerro (−1589 m), Sima de la Cornisa (−1507 m), Torca los Rebecos (−1255 m) and Pozo del Madejuno (−1252 m). Discovery of new caves and their exploration still continues.
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Places to see in ( Asturias - Spain ) La Ruta del Cares
Places to see in ( Asturias - Spain ) La Ruta del Cares
The Cares Trail or Ruta del Cares is one of the most popular treking paths within the Picos de Europa, the route is situated between the province of León and Asturias, in Spain. It runs from the Asturian village of Puente Poncebos to Posada de Valdeón through Caín in Leon along the Cares Canyon. In the old times, the route was the only way to reach both towns during the snow seasons in the winter.
The Cares Trail was first opened in the mountain rock along the Cares river's canyon between the years of 1916 and 1921 to provide maintenance, food and supplies to the hydroelectric powerplant of Camarmeña - Poncebos; It was later improved and expanded between 1945 and 1950.
The Cares Trail runs in between the Cantabrian Mountains and is referred to as the Divine Gorge of the Cares river, It is a pathway at mid-height of approximately 11 kilometers in length. It is considered one of the most beautiful natural sites in Spain, it runs along caves, bridges and pathways sculpted in the rock.
While the Cares river carves a much longer path across the mountains to flow into the bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. From south to north it runs through, Valdeón (province of León), Cabrales, Peñamellera Alta and Peñamellera Baja. The path known in Spanish as the Ruta del Cares, is an accessible part, through an elevated trail over the river.
The rocks that form the mountains on both sides of the Defile are made out of grey Limestone. In them there are numerous hollows and caves, some of which have been used as shelter for sheep that pasture in the nearby fields. When the route reaches Caín, the Defile opens, and the path continues through a bridge that runs through the town.
The spectacular scenery and the moderate slope of the Cares Trail make it ideal to enjoy Hiking along its path. Out of the two million estimated visitors to the Picos de Europa National Park it is estimated that the Cares trail receives approximately 300.000 hikers as it is the most popular within the National Park. To avoid hiking accidents the use of proper footwear is advised.
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Hiking Ruta del Cares in Picos de Europa in Spain
Hiking the famous Ruta del Cares in Picos de Europa in Spain. Hiking along the Cares river through the beautiful gorges.
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Sitios de Interés Turístico en Europa
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Ruta del Cares-Poncebos-Cain-Poncebos 24 kms- Picos de Europa
La Ruta del Cares es una de las rutas de senderismo mas espectaculares de los Picos de Europa, une a los pueblos de Poncebos en Asturias y Cain en Leon. La Ruta del Cares tiene 12 kilometros de distancia ( 24 kms ida y vuelta) y tambien es conocida como la Divina Garganta. La Ruta del Cares es famosa por sus inolvidables panoramas atravesando el impresionante desfiladero del Rio Cares, cruzando puentes, tuneles y sendas escultadas en la roca.
Ruta del Cares -Poncebos -Cain -Poncebos 24kms in the Picos de Europa National Park, Spain is one of the most breathtaking trekking trails that can be done in Europe.The Ruta del Cares Route is situated in northern Spain between the provinces of Leon & Asturias.The Ruta del Cares runs from the Asturian village of Poncebos to Cain in Leon along the Cares Gorge. The Ruta del Cares was the only way to connect Poncebos, Cain both isolated villages during the snow seasons in winter.
The Ruta del Cares Trail was first opened in the mountain rock along the Cares River Gorge between the years 1916-1921 to provide maintenance food & supplies to the hydroelectric powerplant at Camarmena- Poncebos. The Ruta del Cares River trail runs in between the Cantabrian Mountains & is referred as the Divine Gorge of the River Cares or Garganta Divina del Rio Cares. It is 12kms long & is considered one of the most beautiful natural sites in Spain it runs along caves, bridges & pathways sculpted in the rock. The rocks that form the mountains on both side of the gorge are made out of grey limestone.
Picos de Europa are a mountain range extending for about 20 km forming part of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain.Picos de Europa it's situated in the autonomous regions of Asturias, Cantabria & Castilla- Leon.
The Picos de Europa origin of the name is that it was the first sight of Europe for ships arriving from the Americas. The region is protected as the Picos de Europa National Park. Almost all of the rock in the Picos de Europa is limestone & glacial action has contributed to create an impressive area of alpine karst. The Picos de Europa has many peaks around the 2600 mts & the best known is the Naranjo de Bulnes or Picu Urriellu, Spains most famous climb.
Cantabrian brown bears & wolves live in the more remote regions of the Picos de Europa. Rebeccos or chamois a goat antelope native to the mountains of Europe abound as they are protected along with buzzards and eagles.
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Fuente De is located in the region of Cantabria in northern Spain. One of the main draws to the area is the Picos de Europa mountains. Picos de Europe means literally the ‘Peaks of Europe’, and got their name because this was the first thing ships from the Americas saw as they approached Spain’s northern coast.
These dramatic steep, jagged peaks were formed over a period of 300 million years, with lakes and valleys forged by the glaciers that weaved their way through them. The mountains are extremely popular with walkers and mountaineers, however because of its proximity to the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay, they are prone to experiencing sudden changes in weather with mists rolling in from nowhere. Obviously, this can make it rather hazardous at times, so if you wish to go hiking the Cares route is recommended, which begins from Poncebos and finishes in Cain.
The Picos de Europa National Park was established in 1918 and covered almost 17,000 hectares. Today it covers over 64,000 hectares, with one of the main visitor centres in the Liebana valley at Sotama. For bird watchers this is an opportunity to spot some very rare breeds such as the highly endangered Cantabrian Capercaillie, the Griffon vulture, Golden eagle, and Black woodpecker. The Cantabrian brown bear can also be seen in the hilltops and woods surrounding the valleys, and occasionally the Iberian wolf is a visitor to the Park.
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hang gliding are just a few activities available in the area, and there is no better place to base yourself while you are there than the Parador Fuente De (Hotel Rio Deva). Set at the foothills of the Picos, the hotel is right next to the cable car that takes visitors up to the Aliva viewpoint, where you can look down over stunning views of the Liebana Valley. A comfortable and very welcoming hotel, it is the perfect place to come back to at the end of the day.
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