The Jálama is a mountain in western
Spain
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Etymology
In the local language of the northwestern
Province of Cáceres
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, the mountain is known as ''Xálima''. Both names probably come from
Paleohispanic languages. The Jálama Valley is home to a
Galician-like language, known as
Fala
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Geography
The mountain is located on the border between the provinces of
Cáceres (
autonomous community
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ca, comunitat autònoma
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Extremadura
Extremadura (; ext, Estremaúra; pt, Estremadura; Fala: ''Extremaúra'') is an autonomous community of Spain. Its capital city is Mérida, and its largest city is Badajoz. Located in the central-western part of the Iberian Peninsula, ...
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Salamanca
Salamanca () is a city in western Spain and is the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castile and León. The city lies on several rolling hills by the Tormes River. Its Old City was declared a UNESCO World Her ...
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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
Salamanca () is a city in western Spain and is the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castile and León. The city lies on several rolling hills by the Tormes River. Its Old City was declared a UNESCO World Her ...
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upland
Upland or Uplands may refer to:
Geography
*Hill, an area of higher land, generally
*Highland, an area of higher land divided into low and high points
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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''.
See also
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Sistema Central
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References
External links
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MTB route to Jálama
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Sistema Central
Mountains of Castile and León
Mountains of Extremadura
Geography of the Province of Salamanca
Geography of the Province of Cáceres
One-thousanders of Spain