Peñalara Natural Park

The natural park spans 7.68 square kilometers, featuring granite peaks, glacial lakes, and alpine meadows at elevations reaching 2,428 meters above sea level.

The establishment of Peñalara Natural Park in 1990 marked a shift toward environmental protection, leading to the conversion of former ski facilities into conservation areas.

Local guides conduct educational programs throughout the park, teaching visitors about the diverse ecosystems and traditional shepherding practices of the region.

Visitors access the park through Puerto de Cotos, where marked trails of varying difficulties lead to observation points and glacial formations.

The park contains twenty glacial lakes and supports 343 vascular plant species, with half of these plants classified as rare or threatened.

Location: Community of Madrid

Inception: May 10, 1990

GPS coordinates: 40.85694,-3.95556

Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:26