Urbasa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Urbasa |
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Urbasa landscape
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,493 m (4,898 ft) |
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| Language of name | Basque |
| Geography | |
| Location | Navarre, Spain |
| Parent range | Basque mountains |
The Urbasa Range is a beautiful mountain area in western Navarre, Spain. People also call it Urbasa mendilerroa in Basque and Sierra de Urbasa in Spanish. It's part of the larger Basque Mountains. The highest point in Urbasa is a peak called Baiza, which is 1,183 meters tall.
Urbasa is a special type of mountain range called karstic. This means it's made of rocks like limestone that can dissolve over time. This process creates cool features like caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers. Scientists have also found many nummulites fossils here. Nummulites are tiny, coin-shaped fossils of sea creatures that lived long, long ago.
Together with the nearby Andia range, Urbasa forms the Urbasa-Andia Natural Park. This park helps protect the unique nature and animals of the area.
Exploring Urbasa's Peaks
The Urbasa Range has several impressive mountain tops. These peaks offer amazing views of the surrounding landscapes. Climbing them can be a fun adventure for hikers.
Here are some of the main peaks in the Urbasa Range:
- Baiza 1,183 meters
- Iruaitzeta 1,144 meters
- Bargagain 1,157 meters
- Santa Marina 1,068 meters
See Also
In Spanish: Sierra de Urbasa para niños
