Sunday, September 9, 2012

The Pyrenees



          The Beauty of the Great Pyrenees Mountains


the Pyrenees
the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees is a spectacular mountain range that is in Europe. Because it is on the South Western side of the country, it also creates a border between the fabulous countries of Spain and France. This breathtaking area has everything to offer from mountain tops to beaches of the Mediterranean.

Many people travel each year to see the Pyrenees and to enjoy all the area has to offer. The Pyrenees are one of the oldest mountain regions, estimated to be older than the Swiss Alps. Those who are interested in rock colleting will love the vast amount of minerals that can be found here. From granite to limestone, gneissose and much more rock collections are sure to not have some of these stones.

There are fabulous gourmet restaurants that one may visit in this area. From decadent French cuisines to mouthwatering Spanish entrees, there is much to sample. One must be sure to dine at the Les Pyrenees restaurant. This place has everything one would expect from a stunning French bistro. They have a hotel on site and this family run establishment is sure to please.

With the mountains of the Pyrenees and the ocean together, it makes for some stunning views. There are also great deals of animals that call this area home. The desman is an animal that is know just to live in the Pyrenees region. This animal has webbed feet like a duck, a long trunk like nose and a body of a mole. He is quite interested to look at. The desman is just one of 70 other creatures that inhabit the areas of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Visiting the Pyrenees is a treat and there are some of the most spectacular scenes to observe. From the spectacular wildflowers, to the unique animals, this please is a utopia on earth. For those who have to choose their vacations between the mountains and the ocean, this magnificent area offers a little of both.