Listing Ultra Mountain type granite Prominence 1,690 m Province Province of Ávila | Location Ávila, Spain Elevation 2,592 m First ascent 1899 Parent range Sierra de Gredos | |
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Translation Peak of al-Mansur (Spanish) Mountain range Sierra de Gredos, Sistema Central Similar La Mira, Torre de Cerredo, Mulhacén, Peñalara, Aneto | ||
Pico Almanzor is the highest mountain in central Spain. Situated in the Sierra de Gredos in the province of Ávila, Almanzor is 2,591 metres (8,501 ft) high. It is made of granite. The mountain is also known as Pico de Almanzor and Moro Almanzor.
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Map of Pico Almanzor, 05480, %C3%81vila, Spain
HistoryEdit
The mountain got its name from Al-Mansur (Arabic for "the victorious"). Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir was a general and statesman in Muslim Spain (Caliphate of Cordoba) during the late 10th century. Muhammad bin Abi Amir was his real name; the Moors in Spain gave him the title of Al-Mansur due to his victories over the Christians.
During his many campaigns, Al-Mansur passed near this mountain and he was captivated by its beauty.
Pico Almanzor was climbed for the first time in September 1899 by M. González de Amezúa and José Ibrián. Espada, Ontañon and Abricarro made the first winter ascent in 1903. In 1960, a 1 metre-tall iron cross was placed on the summit.