Serra de l'Espina

LocationBaix EbreParent rangePorts de Tortosa-BeseitGeologyOrogenyAlpine orogenyType of rockKarsticClimbingEasiest routeWalk from Alfara de Carles

Serra de l'Espina is a limestone mountain chain located at the north-eastern end of the Iberian System. It connects the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountain massif with the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range.^[1]

Geography

The Serra de l'Espina ridge's highest point is L'Espina (1,181.6 m).^[2] Other high peaks are Mola Carrascosa (1.025 m), Cap de la Faixa Blanca (1.023 m), Tossal de Montclí (960 m) and La Moleta d'Alfara (812 m).

On the eastern side of the range are some visible barren patches, devoid of vegetation owing to high winds, the very large Rases del Maraco, or Les Rases, at the southern end and Erms de Canduca further north. Other noteworthy places are Solana de les Feixes, the Cova dels Adells karstic cave and the ruins of Mas del Roig, an ancient farmhouse.

The Serra de Paüls mountain range is located to the north of this range.

Features

• 
  View of strikingly-shaped La Moleta
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  The barren Rases del Maraco

See also

• La Moleta (Alfara de Carles)
• Ports de Tortosa-Beseit
• Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
• Iberian System

References

External links

• Media related to Serra de l'Espina at Wikimedia Commons
• UEC - Guia itineraria dels Ports
• UEC Tortosa