Montseny Natural Park

There are a large number of megalithic structures in the massif, such as menhirs, indicating that the area was inhabited since very ancient times. The Montseny is a protected area, UNESCO designated the massif a biosphere reserve in 1978. The Generalitat of Catalonia regional government designated it a natural park in 1987, the Montseny Natural Park (Parc Natural del Montseny) It has the highest mountains in the area south of the Pyrenees and dominates the plains south of Girona. To the south lies the plateau of La Calma. In between is the Valley of the Tordera River. The highest peaks are Turó de l'Home (1,712 m), Les Agudes (1,703 m), El Matagalls (1,697 m) and Puig Drau (1,344 m). There is a Meteorological Observatory at the top of the Turó de l'Home. Winters are cool, with average temperatures ranging from 4.2°C in January to 4.9°C in December. Snow dusts the mountaintops, creating a serene winter wonderland. Spring brings a burst of life, with temperatures climbing from 7.7°C in March to 14°C in May. Summers are warm but not scorching, making it ideal for hiking, with July being the warmest month at 25.9°C. Autumn paints the landscape in rich colors, with temperatures gradually descending from 17.9°C in October to 8.1°C in November. Throughout the year, Montseny experiences a healthy amount of rainfall....