La Higa facts for kids
Higa (in Spanish: La Higa) is a mountain in Monreal, Navarre, Spain. It is located southeast of the city of Pamplona. This mountain marks the southern end of the Alaitz mountain range, which is part of the larger Pyrenees mountains.
About Higa Mountain
Higa mountain stands tall in the Spanish region of Navarre. It is a significant landmark near the historic city of Pamplona. The mountain is part of the Pyrenees, a famous mountain range that forms a natural border between Spain and France.
What's on Top of Higa?
The very top of La Higa mountain is 1,289 meters (4,229 feet) high. At its peak, you can find the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara. A hermitage is a small chapel or building where a hermit, a person who lives alone for religious reasons, might have lived. Santa Bárbara is the patron saint of Monreal village.
There is also a special antenna on the peak. This is a 50 KW repeater antenna used by RNE, which is Spain's national radio station. It helps radio signals travel further.
Monreal Village and Its History
At the base of Higa mountain is the charming village of Monreal. This village is an important stop on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago, or "Way of St. James," is a famous network of pilgrim routes to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela.
Long ago, Monreal was a special place for the Kings of Navarre. They used the village as a base for hunting. This shows how important the area was for royalty in the past.
See also
In Spanish: La Higa para niños
