Picu

Picu is a toponym used in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Asturias and Galicia, to denote a peak. The name derives from local languages such as Asturian and Galician, where picu denotes a summit or high point and appears in various place names.

The most prominent reference is Picu Urriellu, commonly known as El Picu, a limestone peak in the Picos de Europa mountain range in Asturias, northern Spain. It forms a dramatic north face and is a well-known destination for mountaineers and hikers. The peak lies within the Picos de Europa National Park and is a symbolic landmark of the region, frequently photographed and widely described in climbing literature.

Beyond this peak, the term Picu appears in other local geographic features that denote peaks or high points. It is primarily used descriptively rather than as a formal administrative designation, and its usage emphasizes topographic rather than political boundaries.

In broader context, Picu is related to other terms for peaks in Romance languages, such as pico in Spanish. When encountered in place names, it typically signals a mountain or elevated point rather than indicating a separate locality.