The Pyrenees is a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain. From the Cantabrian Sea to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees mountain chain rises like an immense natural barrier between Spain and the rest of the continent. Its dominions extend along 450 kilometres of peaks reaching 3000 metres high, leafy valleys and picturesque centuries-old towns and villages. A meeting point for a variety of cultures and gateway to the Route to Santiago, the Pyrenees have countless treasures waiting to be discovered in each of the autonomous regions which share them: Navarre, Aragon and Catalonia.This is a land of rich history and fascinating regional diversity. Giving, as a result, a unique charm, culture, cuisine, landscape and even language to almost every valley here.Signs of this colourful background can be seen all over. Pre-historic cave paintings, Paleolithic stone circles, and Dolmens mix with formidable forts...
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