Jálama
The Jálama is a 1,487-metre (4,879 ft) mountain in western Spain.
| Jálama - Xálima - Xálama | |
|---|---|
Top of the mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,487[1] m (4,879 ft) |
| Prominence | 605 m (1,985 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 40°14′19″N 06°45′20″W / 40.23861°N 6.75556°W[1] |
| Geography | |
Jálama - Xálima - Xálama Spain | |
| Location | Cáceres (Extremadura) Salamanca (Castile and León) |
| Parent range | Sierra de Gata (Sistema Central) |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | hike |
Etymology edit
In the local language of the northwestern Province of Cáceres, the mountain is known as Xálima.[2] Both names probably come from Paleohispanic languages. The Jálama Valley is home to a Galician-like language, known as Fala.
Geography edit
The mountain is located on the border between the provinces of Cáceres (autonomous community of Extremadura) and Salamanca (Castile and León). It is one of the highest peaks of the mountain range named Serra de Xálima. Its summit offers a good view of Salamanca's upland.
Around 3 km NE from the summit, the Arroyo de la Cervigona waters create a 60 m waterfall, the highest in the area.
Access to the summit edit
The summit can be accessed from Acebo, through the Mirador de La Ventosa (794 m) and the mountain pass of Puerto de Perales.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Pico Jálama, Spain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ El mirandés: situación sociolingüística de una lengua minoritaria en la zona fronteriza portugués-española, Academia Llingua Asturiana, 2009; on-line on Google books
- ^ Vicente Pozas. "Ruta Pico Jálama. Sierra de Gata". andandoextremadura.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
External links edit
- (in Spanish) MTB route to Jálama
Media related to Jálama at Wikimedia Commons