Description of the attraction
The unique natural park Pozz-Maladeta is located in the north-east of Spain, in the Aragonese Pyrenees, near the Spanish-French border. The park covers an area of 33,440, 60 hectares and includes the highest peaks of the Iberian mountain range - Aneto peak (3404 m), Pozza peak (3375 m), Punta d'Astorg peak (3355 m) and Maladeta peak (3308 m).
The Pyrenees Mountains are undoubtedly an invaluable treasure of Spain, and the Possils-Maladeta Park shows us all their beauty and grandeur. The park has challenging mountain trails for climbers, easy hiking trails, and even trails that can be driven by car, enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. The park has 13 glaciers, more than 95 glacial lakes and many magnificent waterfalls. The rich world of flora and fauna typical of the highlands is also represented here. Many of the plants and animals that have survived on the territory of Posts-Maladet are rare endangered species.
Park Poss-Maladeta annually receives a huge number of tourists, attracting them with endless opportunities for both winter and summer recreation. Clean mountain air helps to escape from the hustle and bustle, and amazing landscapes will fascinate even the most sophisticated traveler. Sheer cliffs here alternate with lush meadows and wonderful coniferous forests.
In 1994, the Poets-Maladeta park was declared a protected area, and in 1998 the park was awarded the title of national.
