Pico Sacro
| Pico Sacro | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°48′25.6″N 08°26′48.0″W / 42.807111°N 8.446667°W |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Galician Massif |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | hike |
Pico Sacro ("Holy Peak" in Galician) is a summit in the central Galician Massif and the municipality of Boqueixón. In antiquity it was known as Mount Ilicino, and features a hermitage, a cave, the remains of a medieval castle and a triangulation station. The mountain rises 530 meters (1,740 ft) and is known for its unique shape and a legend about the Apostle James. A deep and narrow cave sits just below the peak, and legend places a dragon there protecting one of the entrances to hell.