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The national park

 

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The Park is located in the middle of the area known as 'green Spain', with an atlantic climate characterized by a high rainfall rate and a high humidity rate. That is in our case enhanced due to the fact that the mountains block mild and humid air coming from the Atlantic Ocean and so causing frequent rainfall and a rather unpredictable climate, especially in summer. The sea acts as a termic buffer preventing temperatures from being extreme both in winter and in summer, however, altitude variations mean a wide range of temperatures encountered especially on high terrain.

In general the weather from May to October is reasonably stable, though occasional thunderstorms and wet fronts should be expected once in a while. So concerning outdoor clothing, walkers need to be prepared for sun, rain, or cold.