Thursday, August 12, 2010

Beautiful Vacation Packages To Pyrenees

Vacations To Pyrenees


Beautiful Cheap Travel To Pyrenees, Spain

Near the valleys of the Spanish Pyrenees, rivers flow into rapids, Pleasant summer weather and exquisite scenery create an ideal setting for avid nature lovers, hikers, and climbers. Among the many things to do in the Pyrenees in Spain, hiking, white-water rafting, and skiing are among the most popular activities. According to Greek mythology, which is a culture that previously occupied this area of Spain, Pyrene, a nymph, was a lover of Hercules, who found her dying amid a fire caused by the giant Gerion, who wanted Pyrene for himself; after her tragic ending, Hercules piled up as many rocks as he could find to make her tomb, creating the mountain, and furthermore, named the pile of rocks after his beloved, Pyrenees.

Historically, Catalonia and Navarre have stretched over the mountain range into what is now France; however, this is not true of today’s boundaries. The Spanish Pyrenees Mountains stretch across a number of provinces, including Girona, Barcelona, Lleida, and Navarre, as well as several others, creating a geological barrier between Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Monte Perdido is centrally located in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, featuring a number of animals, including the rarely seen bearded vulture. While the geological history of the mountain range is consistent with scientific explanations, there is a much more romantic account for the construction of these mountains that originates from Greek mythology.

The Pyrenees in Spain not only offer a variety of breathtaking landscaping but also an array of activities and things to do, from mountain climbing to skiing in Spain.

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