Peña de Francia

Peña de Francia
Peña de Francia from Cereceda de la Sierra
Highest point
Elevation	1,727 m (5,666 ft) (Paso de los Lobos 1,499 m or 4,918 ft)
Geography
Peña de Francia Spain
Location	Salamanca
Parent range	Sierra de Francia

The Peña de Francia is a mountain that rises to 1,727 m (5,666 ft), south of the Salamanca, Autonomous Region of Castile and León, Spain, whose peak belongs to the municipality of El Cabaco.

It belongs to the municipality of El Cabaco, it is one of the highest mountains of the Sierra de Francia, which in turn is part of the Central System. The synclinorium of the Peña de Francia is separated from syncline of Tamames by the granite outcrop of La Alberca. Surrounding the mountain to the north are towns that have become hotbeds of rural attractions during the last decade such as La Alberca.

Geologically it is a very complex structure and is one of the highest mountains of the western sector, namely the Sierra de Francia. It has a deformed structure with folds of various types, either highlighted by banks of Ordovician quartzites and conglomerates. These structures are located in an area near the Falla de Plasencia. The mountain is affected by dislocations to the North-East, along which there have been movements of blocks, and separating of different sectors of the folds.

Known for its Black Madonna, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and its great Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Peña de Francia. It has a great influx of visitors during the summer months including many Christian pilgrims, but it is virtually inaccessible in the winter due to large amounts of snow. In addition the sanctuary, has a friary, a separate guest quarters for the monastery and a telecommunication antenna.