Peak Cuiña Length 95 km (59 mi) NE/SW State/Province ES Country Spain Period Ordovician | Elevation 1,987 m (6,519 ft) Width 32 km (20 mi) NW/SE Province Province of León Age of rock Ordovician Parent range Galician Massif | |
Location Lugo Province, Galicia
León Province, Castile and León Types of rock Slate, Limestone, Sandstone, Quartzite Similar Castillo de Ponferrada, Cantabrian Mountains, Castillo de Doiras, Montes de León, Teito | ||
Serra dos ancares subida a tres bispos sierra de los ancares subida a tres obispos wmv
The Serra dos Ancares (Spanish: Sierra de los Ancares, also known as Sierra de Ancares) is a mountain range of the Galician Massif in north-west Spain, extending in a south-westerly direction from the western end of the Cantabrian Mountains in Asturias.
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- Serra dos ancares subida a tres bispos sierra de los ancares subida a tres obispos wmv
- Map of Sierra de Ancares 24511 LeC3B3n Spain
- Mercante de 200 mtrs nj serra dos ancares e nj serra do courel navieira jalisia
- GeographyEdit
- EcologyEdit
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Map of Sierra de Ancares, 24511, Le%C3%B3n, Spain
Mercante de 200 mtrs nj serra dos ancares e nj serra do courel navieira jalisia
GeographyEdit
The range forms the boundary between the autonomous communities of Galicia and Castile and León. The highest point of the range is the Cuiña Peak at 1,987 metres (6,519 ft). Other notable peaks are Mustallar (1,935 m) and Miravalles (1,969 m). The smaller Serra do Courel lies south of this range, stretching parallel to it.
The main trees in the range are willow and European alder close to water courses, as well as chestnut, ash, common hazel, oak and common holly. Above 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) there is brushland with tree heath and juniper.
This area of Spain contains many isolated rural communities that were largely cut off from the outside world until roads were built in the mid 20th century. The most significant element of the whole architecture of the area is the palloza or casa teito, stone buildings of astur origin, with a circular or elliptical plan.
EcologyEdit
Sierra de los Ancares is the name of a Site of Community Importance in the province of León.
Os Ancares Lucenses y Montes de Cervantes, Navia y Becerrea was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2006. Los Ancares Leoneses is also a biosphere reserve.