Jálama - Xálima - Xálama | |
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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 | |
Location |
Cáceres (
Extremadura) Salamanca ( Castile and León) |
Parent range | Sierra de Gata ( Sistema Central) |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | hike |
The Jálama is a 1,487-metre (4,879 ft) mountain in western Spain.
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.
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.
The summit can be accessed from Acebo, through the Mirador de La Ventosa (794 m) and the mountain pass of Puerto de Perales. [3]
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