The name of the range refers to an eremitical monastery, known in Catalan as "desert", located in the mountain range, as well as to the abundance of "Chamaerops humillis" palms in the range.
The name of the range refers to an eremitical monastery, as well as to the abundance of "Chamaerops humillis" palms in the range. An eremitical monastery is known in Catalan as "desert". An eremitical monastery is located in the mountain range.