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04-MAY-2012

Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema

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The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park is a natural park in the northeastern part of the province of Cádiz. The park encompasses, within its 51,695 hectares (127,740 acres), a complex of mountain ranges, known collectively as the Sierra de Grazalema, which, in turn, are part of the Cordillera Subbética. Other ranges within the park, comprising the Sierra de Grazalema, include the Sierra de Zafalgar, the Sierra del Pinar, and the Sierra de Endrinal. Pinar (or Torreón), 1654 meters in elevation, is the tallest peak.
The Sierra de Grazalema, a karstic region, contains a number of large limestone caverns, including the Cueva del Gato, the Cueva de la Pileta and the Garganta Verde. The Sierra de Grazalema is also home to many colonies of vultures, including a few pairs of Egyptian vultures, a species which is seriously threatened. The natural park was declared a biosphere reserve in 1977.

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John Reynolds LRPS09-Dec-2012 17:27
Well composed with that impressive backdrop. V.
larose forest photos09-Dec-2012 17:18
This looks like a fabulous place to explore. The limestone caves must be something to see. Terrific sense of scale in this lovely image. V
Guest 09-Dec-2012 17:04
What a beautiful looking area. well done.
Walter Otto Koenig09-Dec-2012 16:50
Nice shot of this rugged terrain, the trees add scale and the mountain range provides a good backdrop. "V"
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