Serra de la Llena
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Serra de la Llena, also known as Serra la Llena, is a mountain chain straddling the municipal terms of Vilanova de Prades
(Conca de Barberà
comarca), La Pobla de Cérvoles
(Garrigues
) and Ulldemolins
(Priorat
), in Catalonia
, Spain
. These mountains have characteristic large and rounded rocky outcrops.
The range runs in an east to west direction and is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
. The main peak is Punta del Curull
(1021 m), other summits are Penya Alta (1015 m), Punta del General (924 m), Punta de Viern (904 m), Punta del Moliner (902 m), Punta del Marc (901 m), Punta del Ponç (892 m) and Punta d'en Llor (891 m).
The Serra de la Llena runs parallel to the Serra de Montsant
.
The Montsant River runs at the feet of the southern face and the town of Vilanova de Prades
is located amidst the rocky outcrops of the range, near the eastern summits.
Vilanova de Prades
Vilanova de Prades is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It is a popular holiday resort located at high altitude atop the Serra de la Llena, close to the area where this mountain range meets the Prades Mountains.The town appears mentioned for...
(Conca de Barberà
Conca de Barberà
Conca de Barberà is a comarca in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.-Municipalities:*Barberà de la Conca - pop. 434*Blancafort - pop. 412*Conesa - pop. 123*Espluga de Francolí - pop. 3,687*Forès - pop. 60*Llorac - pop. 128...
comarca), La Pobla de Cérvoles
La Pobla de Cérvoles
La Pobla de Cérvoles is a village in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain....
(Garrigues
Garrigues
Les Garrigues is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Les Borges Blanques. Its symbol is an olive branch, Les Garrigues being the center of olive cultivation in all of Catalonia...
) and Ulldemolins
Ulldemolins
Ulldemolins is a municipality in the comarca of the Priorat in Catalonia, Spain.This town is located among rocky mountains, the Serra de la Llena, the Serra de Montsant and the Prades Mountains....
(Priorat
Priorat
Priorat is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. The central part of the comarca, "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the comarca are denominated as Montsant...
), in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, Spain
Spain
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. These mountains have characteristic large and rounded rocky outcrops.
The range runs in an east to west direction and is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
The Catalan Pre-Coastal Range is a system of mountain ranges running parallel to the Mediterranean Sea coast in Catalonia. It is part of the Catalan Mediterranean System. Its main axis runs between the Catalan Transversal Range and the Serra de l'Espina, which connects with the Ports de...
. The main peak is Punta del Curull
Punta del Curull
Punta del Curull is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an altitude of 1021 metres above sea level. It is the highest point of Serra de la Llena....
(1021 m), other summits are Penya Alta (1015 m), Punta del General (924 m), Punta de Viern (904 m), Punta del Moliner (902 m), Punta del Marc (901 m), Punta del Ponç (892 m) and Punta d'en Llor (891 m).
The Serra de la Llena runs parallel to the Serra de Montsant
Serra de Montsant
Serra de Montsant is a mountain chain in Catalonia, Spain.It is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. The main peaks are Roca Corbatera , Piló dels Senyalets and la Cogulla ....
.
The Montsant River runs at the feet of the southern face and the town of Vilanova de Prades
Vilanova de Prades
Vilanova de Prades is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It is a popular holiday resort located at high altitude atop the Serra de la Llena, close to the area where this mountain range meets the Prades Mountains.The town appears mentioned for...
is located amidst the rocky outcrops of the range, near the eastern summits.