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The Picos de Europa (aka Peaks of Europe) national park is located between the Spanish provinces of Asturias, Cantabria and León, spanning a surface close to 65,000 hectares. It was officially launched during the reign of Alfonso XIII in the year 1918, making it one of the oldest parks, and one whose historical significance (dating back to the Christian Reconquest) is matched by its stunning natural riches. |
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Water, snow and especially ice are the main elements that have shaped it into its current caustic landscape, one in which water is scarce and life turns particularly hard during the winter months.
It is also home to the golden eagle and the chamois, two emblematic species representing just the tip of the iceberg that is its richness of wildlife. Indeed, we can say with certainty that 75% of all animal species living in the Iberian Peninsula are present in the Peaks of Europe. Its flora also encompasses an impressive 1,850 different species.
