Sierra Arana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sierra Arana |
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| Sierra Harana | |
Peña de la Cruz, the highest peak in the Sierra Arana
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Peña de la Cruz |
| Elevation | 2,027 m (6,650 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 510 km (320 mi) |
| Width | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Geography | |
 Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Range coordinates | 37°20′0″N 3°30′0″W / 37.33333°N 3.50000°W |
| Parent range | Subbaetic System |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Age of rock | Cenozoic |
| Type of rock | Limestone |
The Sierra Arana or Sierra de Arana is a mountain range. It is also known as Sierra Harana. You can find it in the center of the province of Granada, in southern Spain. Its highest point is the Peña de la Cruz, which reaches 2,027 meters (about 6,650 feet) above sea level.
What is the Sierra Arana Like?
The Sierra Arana is mostly a karstic mountain range. This means its landscape is shaped by water dissolving limestone rock. This process creates cool features like caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers. It is part of a bigger mountain system called the Subbaetic System.
Some geographers believe that Sierra Arana includes other nearby mountain ranges. These include the Sierra de Cogollos, the Sierra de la Yedra, and the Sierra de Alfacar y Víznar.
Towns and Natural Areas Near Sierra Arana
Many towns are located within or near the Sierra Arana. These include Deifontes, Iznalloz, Cogollos Vega, Huétor Santillán, Diezma, Darro, La Peza, Píñar, Morelábor, and Huélago.
To the north, the range borders an area called Los Montes. The southern part of the Sierra Arana is also close to the Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park. This park is a protected area known for its beautiful nature.
See also
In Spanish: Sierra Arana para niños
