Sa Talaiassa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sa Talaiassa |
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Sa Talaiassa summit
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
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Location | Ibiza ( Balearic Islands) |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Unknown |
Easiest route | Drive from Sant Josep de sa Talaia, then hike |
Sa Talaiassa (Catalan pronunciation: [sə tələˈjasə]), also known as Sa Talaia or Sa Talaia de Sant Josep, is the highest mountain on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It is located in the southwest of the island. Talaia, the name of the mountain, means "watchtower" in Catalan, Talaiassa referring to an especially large one.
Sant Josep de sa Talaia, the island's largest municipality, is named after this mountain.
Aviation Accident
In 1972, an Iberia Caravelle airliner crashed into Sa Talaiassa, killing all 104 people on board.
See also
In Spanish: Atalayasa para niños
- Ibiza (Eivissa)
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