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rose up which turned into granite as it cooled. Erosion continued for a long time until between 40 and 2 million years ago, when another convulsion, known as the
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The main species to be found in the Sierra de Gredos are the following:
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Four different layers of vegetation have been identified:.
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Tourists visit the Sierra de Gredos to hike and stargaze.
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