Cabezo Gordo, Protected mountain summit in Torre Pacheco, Spain
Cabezo Gordo is a limestone and marble mountain standing 312 meters high in the coastal lowlands of the Murcia region. The peak stretches across roughly 3 kilometers with visible layers of rock formations shaped by ancient geological processes.
The mountain took shape around 250 million years ago when African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided and pushed marine sediments upward. This collision created the geology of the entire region and shaped the landscape we see today.
The Sima de las Palomas cave here holds remains of ancient people who lived in the area tens of thousands of years ago. This makes the mountain a place where we can learn about human history in the region.
The mountain is reachable from the RM-19 freeway between Murcia and San Javier, then via the RM-F22 exit toward Torre Pacheco. Expect uneven terrain and changeable weather, especially if planning longer hikes across the summit.
The mountain is home to five protected bat species that live in the cave and rock crevices. These bats are characteristic of the nighttime ecology in this region and show the wildlife diversity that thrives here.
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