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Spain’s Underrated Interior: A Journey Through the Serranía Celtibérica

Spain, a country renowned for its vibrant coastal regions and captivating cities that often overshadow a treasure nestled within its heartland. While the majority of tourists flock to the sun-kissed beaches and bustling metropolises, a vast and sparsely populated interior awaits exploration. So, lets take a journey through the Serranía Celtibérica!

A Journey Through the Serranía Celtibérica

One such region, a treasure waiting to be unearthed, is the “Serranía Celtibérica.” This expansive region encompasses the eastern limits of the Sistema Central (Central Mountain Range) and the entirety of the Sistema Ibérico (Iberian Mountains), covering much of the interior of north-eastern and eastern Spain.

Spain's Underrated Interior: A Journey Through the Serranía Celtibérica
Spain’s Underrated Interior: A Journey Through the Serranía Celtibérica. This region was the cradle of Celtic-Iberian civilizations millennia ago. It has also been likened to “Spanish Lapland,” given its low population density – comparable to the Scandinavian region – and its extremely cold winters. In fact, some of the coldest towns in Spain, experiencing temperatures as low as -25°C, are located within this region.
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