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{{Infobox mountain range
{{Infobox mountain
| name = ''Serra dos Ancares''
| name = ''Serra dos Ancares''
| other_name=''Sierra de los Ancares''
| other_name=''Sierra de los Ancares''
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| highest = [[Cuiña]]
| highest = [[Cuiña]]
| elevation_m= 1987
| elevation_m= 1987
| highest_ref=
| listing =
| listing =
| parent =[[Galician Massif]]
| parent =[[Galician Massif]]
| map = Spain | region = ES
| map = Spain
| map_caption =
| map_caption = Location in Spain
| label_position =
| label_position =
| location = [[Lugo Province]] {{flag|Galicia}}<br>
| location = [[Lugo Province]], [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]]<br>
[[León Province]] {{flag|Castile and León}}<br>
[[León Province]], [[Castile and León]]
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| long_d= 6 | long_m= 53 | long_s= 53 | long_EW= W
| coordinates_ref =
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| geology=[[Slate]], [[limestone]], [[sandstone]], [[quartzite]]
| geology=[[Slate]], [[limestone]], [[sandstone]], [[quartzite]]
| period=[[Ordovician]]
| period=[[Ordovician]]
| orogeny=[[Variscan orogeny]]
| orogeny=[[Variscan orogeny]]
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| length_km=95| length_orientation= NE/SW
| length_km=95| length_orientation= NE/SW
| width_km= 32 | width_orientation=NW/SE
| width_km= 32 | width_orientation=NW/SE
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The '''Serra dos Ancares''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: ''Sierra de los Ancares'', also known as ''Sierra de Ancares'') is a [[mountain range]] of the [[Galician Massif]] in north-west [[Spain]], extending in a south-westerly direction from the western end of the [[Cantabrian Mountains]] in [[Asturias]].
The '''Serra dos Ancares''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: ''Sierra de los Ancares'', also known as ''Sierra de Ancares'') is a [[mountain range]] of the [[Galician Massif]] in north-west [[Spain]], extending in a south-westerly direction from the western end of the [[Cantabrian Mountains]] in [[Asturias]].


The area was declared a [[UNESCO Biosphere Reserve]] in 2006.<ref>[http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/902999 Os Ancares UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve]</ref>
==Geography==
==Geography==
The range forms the boundary between the [[autonomous community|autonomous communities]] of [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]] and [[Castile and León]].
The range forms the boundary between the [[autonomous community|autonomous communities]] of [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]] and [[Castile and León]].
The highest point of the range is the [[Cuiña]] Peak (1,987 m). Other notable peaks are [[Mustallar]] (1.935 m) and [[Miravalles]] (1.969 m). The smaller [[Serra do Courel]] lies south of this range, stretching parallel to it.
The highest point of the range is the [[Cuiña]] Peak at {{convert|1987|m|ft}}. Other notable peaks are [[Mustallar]] (1,935 m) and [[Miravalles]] (1,969 m). The smaller [[Serra do Courel]] lies south of this range, stretching parallel to it.


The main trees in the range are [[willow]] and [[European alder]] close to water courses, as well as [[chestnut]], [[Fraxinus|ash]], [[common hazel]], [[Quercus petraea|oak]] and [[common holly]]. Above 1600 m there is [[brushland]] with [[tree heath]] and [[juniper]].<ref>González Arias, Alejandro,''Guía e rutas dos Ancares,'' Vigo: Editorial Galaxia, 1995, pp 13-14</ref>
The main trees in the range are [[willow]] and [[European alder]] close to water courses, as well as [[chestnut]], [[Fraxinus|ash]], [[common hazel]], [[Quercus petraea|oak]] and [[common holly]]. Above {{convert|1600|m|ft}} there is [[brushland]] with [[tree heath]] and [[juniper]].<ref>González Arias, Alejandro,''Guía e rutas dos Ancares,'' Vigo: Editorial Galaxia, 1995, pp 13-14</ref>


This area of Spain contains many isolated rural communities that were largely cut off from the outside world until roads were built in the mid 20th century. The most significant element of the whole architecture of the area is the [[palloza]] or ''casa [[teito]]'', stone buildings of [[astur]] origin, with a circular or elliptical plan.
This area of Spain contains many isolated rural communities that were largely cut off from the outside world until roads were built in the mid 20th century. The most significant element of the whole architecture of the area is the [[palloza]] or ''casa [[teito]]'', stone buildings of ancient origin, with a circular or elliptical plan.


==Ecology==
Sierra de los Ancares is the name of a [[Site of Community Importance]] in the [[province of León]].<ref>[http://www.lifeurogallo.es/zepa/16 Sierra de los Ancares], ''Urugallo cantábrico'' website. According to this source, the SCI covers the same area as a regional hunting reserve.</ref>
Sierra de los Ancares is the name of a [[Site of Community Importance]] in the [[province of León]].<ref>[http://www.lifeurogallo.es/zepa/16 Sierra de los Ancares] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906014752/http://www.lifeurogallo.es/zepa/16 |date=2011-09-06 }}, ''Urugallo cantábrico'' website. According to this source, the SCI covers the same area as a regional hunting reserve.</ref>

''Os Ancares Lucenses y Montes de Cervantes, Navia y Becerrea'' was declared a [[UNESCO Biosphere Reserve]] in 2006.<ref name="UNESCO">{{cite web | url=http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/europe-north-america/spain/os-ancares-lucenses-y-montes-de-cervantes-navia-y-becerrea/ | title=Os Ancares... | publisher=UNESCO | accessdate=19 July 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/902999 Os Ancares UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve]</ref>
Los Ancares Leoneses is also a biosphere reserve.

<gallery class=center>
File:Ancares lucenses (Lugo, Galicia, España) 09.JPG |Serra dos Ancares (Lugo)
File:Ancares lucenses (Lugo, Galicia, España) 06.JPG|Serra dos Ancares (Lugo)
File:Sierra de los Ancares (León, España) - lago en el camino hacia el Cuiña.JPG|Serra dos Ancares (León)
File:Sierra de los Ancares (León, España) - vistas subiendo al Pico Miravalles.jpg|Serra dos Ancares (León)
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Los Ancares]]
* [[Los Ancares]]
* [[Os Ancares]]
* [[Os Ancares]]

==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.galinor.es/galeria/ancares-e.html Los Ancares, a very special reserve]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060623201751/http://www.galinor.es/galeria/ancares-e.html Los Ancares, a very special reserve]
*[http://www.valledeancares.net/ Valle De Ancares (Ancares Valley)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100415203911/http://www.valledeancares.net/ Valle De Ancares (Ancares Valley)]
*[http://www.turisleon.com/espacios_naturales/sierra_ancares.html Sierra de los Ancares]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130118035030/http://www.turisleon.com/espacios_naturales/sierra_ancares.html Sierra de los Ancares]

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[[Category:Galician Massif|Ancares]]
[[Category:Galician Massif|Ancares]]
[[Category:Mountain ranges of Castile and León]]
[[Category:Mountain ranges of Galicia (Spain)]]
[[Category:Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Province of Lugo]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Galicia (Spain)]]

Latest revision as of 12:46, 8 April 2021

Serra dos Ancares
Sierra de los Ancares
General view of the range
Highest point
PeakCuiña
Elevation1,987 m (6,519 ft)
Coordinates42°46′05″N 6°53′53″W / 42.76806°N 6.89806°W / 42.76806; -6.89806
Dimensions
Length95 km (59 mi) NE/SW
Width32 km (20 mi) NW/SE
Geography
Serra dos Ancares is located in Spain
Serra dos Ancares
Serra dos Ancares
Location in Spain
LocationLugo Province, Galicia
León Province, Castile and León
CountrySpain
Parent rangeGalician Massif
Geology
OrogenyVariscan orogeny
Rock ageOrdovician
Rock type(s)Slate, limestone, sandstone, quartzite

The Serra dos Ancares (Spanish: Sierra de los Ancares, also known as Sierra de Ancares) is a mountain range of the Galician Massif in north-west Spain, extending in a south-westerly direction from the western end of the Cantabrian Mountains in Asturias.

Geography

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The range forms the boundary between the autonomous communities of Galicia and Castile and León. The highest point of the range is the Cuiña Peak at 1,987 metres (6,519 ft). Other notable peaks are Mustallar (1,935 m) and Miravalles (1,969 m). The smaller Serra do Courel lies south of this range, stretching parallel to it.

The main trees in the range are willow and European alder close to water courses, as well as chestnut, ash, common hazel, oak and common holly. Above 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) there is brushland with tree heath and juniper.[1]

This area of Spain contains many isolated rural communities that were largely cut off from the outside world until roads were built in the mid 20th century. The most significant element of the whole architecture of the area is the palloza or casa teito, stone buildings of ancient origin, with a circular or elliptical plan.

Ecology

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Sierra de los Ancares is the name of a Site of Community Importance in the province of León.[2]

Os Ancares Lucenses y Montes de Cervantes, Navia y Becerrea was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2006.[3][4] Los Ancares Leoneses is also a biosphere reserve.

  • Serra dos Ancares (Lugo)
    Serra dos Ancares (Lugo)
  • Serra dos Ancares (Lugo)
    Serra dos Ancares (Lugo)
  • Serra dos Ancares (León)
    Serra dos Ancares (León)
  • Serra dos Ancares (León)
    Serra dos Ancares (León)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ González Arias, Alejandro,Guía e rutas dos Ancares, Vigo: Editorial Galaxia, 1995, pp 13-14
  2. ^ Sierra de los Ancares Archived 2011-09-06 at the Wayback Machine, Urugallo cantábrico website. According to this source, the SCI covers the same area as a regional hunting reserve.
  3. ^ "Os Ancares..." UNESCO. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  4. ^ Os Ancares UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve
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