Baetic System, Mountain range in southern Spain.
The Baetic System is a mountain range extending approximately 620 kilometers from the Gulf of Cadiz to Alicante along southern Spain. It forms a natural border between the Mediterranean coast and the interior regions of the country.
The name comes from the Roman province of Baetica, which covered most of present-day Andalusia during the Roman Empire. This ancient designation has persisted through the centuries to the present day.
Villages nestled in the mountains practice traditional farming and herding methods that have remained largely unchanged for generations. Walking through these settlements, you encounter daily routines shaped by the land and seasons.
Mulhacén peak reaches approximately 3,478 meters and is both the highest point in the range and on mainland Spain. Access to the mountains varies by location and season, with different trails offering varying levels of difficulty.
The region experiences more earthquakes than anywhere else on the Iberian Peninsula, with frequent small to moderate tremors occurring regularly. This geological activity makes it an important area for earthquake research.
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