Picos de Europa
The Picos de Europa are a range of sharp, rocky mountains in northern Spain, protected as a national park. They are full of deep green valleys, rushing rivers, and tall gray peaks.
People love these mountains for hiking, spotting wild animals, and riding a cable car up a dizzying cliff. The scenery changes from flowery meadows to towering stone in just a short walk.
Wild Animals
The park is home to soaring eagles, wild goats called chamois, and even shy brown bears deep in the forests. Lucky visitors might spot vultures gliding high overhead.
The Cliff Cable Car
At Fuente De a cable car climbs straight up a huge rock wall in just a few minutes. At the top you stand high above the valley with the wind in your hair.
Cool Green Weather
Rain and mist keep these mountains lush and green all year, unlike the sunny south of Spain. That fresh weather is why the grass is so bright and the rivers are so full.