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(Redirected from Sierra Magina) Massif in the province of Jaén, southern Spain
Sierra Mágina
The Pico Almadén, seen from Arbuniel
Highest point
PeakPico Mágina
Elevation2,167 m (7,110 ft)
Coordinates37°43′N 3°28′W / 37.717°N 3.467°W / 37.717; -3.467
Geography
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LocationGranada province and Jaén province
Andalusia
Parent rangeCordillera Subbética
Geology
Mountain typeLimestone

The Sierra Mágina is a massif mostly in the province of Jaén (southern Spain), part of the Cordillera Subbética. The highest peak is the Pico Mágina, with an elevation of 2,164 m.

Geography

The boundaries of the massif are grossly defined by the Guadalquivir valley from the north, the Guardiana Menor from east, and Guadahortuna from south and the Guadalbullón from south.

Protected area

Most of the chain is included in a natural park, the Parque Natural de Sierra Mágina.

The range can be reached from Albanchez de Mágina, Bedmar, Belmez de la Moraleda, Cambil, Huelma, Jimena, Jódar, Mancha Real, Pegalajar or Torres

Cascade on the Rio Cuadros in the park

See also

References

  1. Parque Natural de Sierra Mágina

External links


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