Penon de Ifach (C Valenciana)

Penon de Ifach (C Valenciana)

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Natural Park
Cape

Description

Calpe cove ends with a remarkable peak, the Piton de Ifach (Penon de Ifach).

This white limestone impressive rock measuring 332 m high, was transformed into a nature park to protect its unique vegetation and over 300 species of animals. It is connected at the mainland by a very narrow isthmus.
2012/05/21
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L'anse de Calpe se termine par un piton remarquable, le piton de Ifach (Penon de Ifach).

Cette impressionnante roche de calcaire blanche mesure 332 m de haut, a été transformé en Parc Naturel pour protéger sa végétation unique et plus de 300 espèces d'animaux. Elle est reliée au continent par un isthme très étroit.

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Penon de Ifach (C Valenciana)
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Penon de Ifach (C Valenciana)
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33°
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0.4nm
285°
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