A small part of the west side of the mountain lies in the province of Ávila (Castilla y León).

On the west side of Abantos is the port of Malagon, one of the toughest mountain stages of the Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain).

During the reign of King Philip II, the mountain was also known as Buen Monte del Oso (lit.

On the mountain's northern side is another monument of historical and artistic interest, Valle de los Caídos ("Valley of the Fallen").

The routes for many Vueltas a España have passed through Abantos, and the mountain has been the final stage for the race on numerous occasions