Jálama Explained

Jálama - Xálima - Xálama
Elevation M:1487[1]
Prominence M:605
Range:Sierra de Gata (Sistema Central)
Map:Spain
Location:Cáceres (Extremadura)
Salamanca (Castile and León)
Coordinates:40.2386°N -6.7556°W
Easiest Route:hike

The Jálama is a 14870NaN0 mountain in western Spain.

Etymology

In the local language of the northwestern Province of Cáceres, the mountain is known as Xálima.[2] Both names probably come from Paleohispanic languages. The Jálama Valley is home to a Galician-like language, known as Fala.

Geography

The mountain is located on the border between the provinces of Cáceres (autonomous community of Extremadura) and Salamanca (Castile and León). It is one of the highest peaks of the mountain range named Serra de Xálima. Its summit offers a good view of Salamanca's upland.

Around 3 km NE from the summit, the Arroyo de la Cervigona waters create a 60 m waterfall, the highest in the area.

Access to the summit

The summit can be accessed from Acebo, through the Mirador de La Ventosa (794 m) and the mountain pass of Puerto de Perales.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. 45153 . Pico Jálama, Spain . September 28, 2015.
  2. El mirandés: situación sociolingüística de una lengua minoritaria en la zona fronteriza portugués-española, Academia Llingua Asturiana, 2009; on-line on Google books
  3. Web site: Ruta Pico Jálama. Sierra de Gata . Vicente Pozas . andandoextremadura.com . September 28, 2015.