Spain, pretty famous for its gastronomy, beach holidays and tremendous historical heritage, is the 4th most mountainous country in Europe following Switzerland, Austria and Greece.
So, lovers of hiking could spent the whole life enjoying views, peaceful atmosphere and amazing sound of wind.
The center of Spain is a plateau called “Meseta Central”, the largest and oldest part with average altitude around 600 m.a.s. This part is surrounded by other mountainous systems:
- Pirineos (Pyrenees) – north, border with France
- Sistema Ibérico (Iberian System) – between Meseta Central and Pyrenees
- Sistema Bético (Baetic System) – southern part of Spain
- Sierra Morena – between Meseta Central and Baetic System
- Cordillera Cantábrica – northwest of Spain
TRAVELLING SPAIN 