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THE Picos de Europa is ranked as the most beautiful location in the world by a leading British magazine Time Out.
The northern Spanish mountain range is the most spectacular destination and landscape on earth.
According to Time Out, Picos de Europa is ‘one of the most compact mountain ranges in the world’, ranking above iconic locations such as Komodo National Park in Indonesia, Portugal’s Douro Valley and California’s Big Sur.
Picos de Europa National Park stretches from Asturias to Cantabria to Castilla y Leon and has peaks that reach up to 2,650 metres. This is just a short drive away from the Cantabrian Coast.
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The second most popular national park in Spain is the Teide National Park on Tenerife.
The magazine describes the Cantabrian Sea as a geographical marvel, and highlights its deep gorges, jagged mountains, beaches nearby, and nearby beaches.
The full ranking combines well-known landmarks along with lesser-known jewels. Time out Avoid overtourism and highlight places that have retained their authenticity.
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Komodo National Park is the second most visited park in the world. The island of Padar, with its white, pink, and black sands, is known for its unique marine biodiversity.
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York takes third place.
Spain’s latest award shows once again that it is one of the best countries in the world for natural beauty, alongside places like Doñana National Park, the Canary Islands and Malaga’s Caminito del Rey.
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