Picos de Europa

Picos de Europa
English: Peaks of Europe
Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) seen from Pozo de la Oración, Cabrales, Asturias.
Highest point
PeakTorre de Cerredo
Elevation2,650 m (8,690 ft)
Coordinates43°11′51″N 04°51′06″W / 43.19750°N 4.85167°W / 43.19750; -4.85167
Dimensions
Area646 km2 (249 sq mi)
Naming
EtymologyNamed for Europe
Geography
Picos de Europa is located in Spain
Picos de Europa
Picos de Europa
Location in Northern Spain
CountrySpain
RegionIberian Peninsula
Range coordinates43°12′N 4°48′W / 43.200°N 4.800°W / 43.200; -4.800
Parent rangeCantabrian Mountains
Geology
Rock typelimestone

The Picos de Europa ("Peaks of Europe", also the Picos) are a mountain range extending for about 20 km (12 mi), forming part of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain. The range is situated in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León. The highest peak is Torre de Cerredo, at an elevation of 2650 m (8,690 ft).