Now that the end of summer is just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about the excursions that we will be able to do in the coming months. And, as we have already told you on numerous occasions, autumn is an ideal time to visit the natural landscapes of our country.
Today at Vuela Viajes we want to give you some ideas to enjoy nature during the next few weeks or at any time of the year. Specifically, we are going to show you some of the most beautiful lakes that we can find in Spain. Can you come with us?
Lakes of Covadonga, Asturias
First of all, we want to tell you about the Lakes of Covadonga, a natural setting where you can see two wonderful lakes of glacial origin: Enol and La Ercina. Of course, we cannot forget the clogged lake of Bricial, in which there is only water during periods of thaw and after heavy rains. This natural wonder is located in the Picos de Europa National Park, in the province of Asturias. You will find more information in our article "The beautiful Lakes of Covadonga in Asturias".
Banyoles Lake, Girona
From Asturias we moved to the Catalan province of Girona , specifically to the city of Banyoles, where we can find the largest lake in this autonomous community. As you may have imagined, we are referring to what is known as Lake Banyoles, a natural space of great ecological, scenic, cultural and geological value.
Fuente de Piedra lagoon, Malaga
We continue our tour of the most beautiful lakes in Spain in Antequera, a municipality in the Andalusian province of Malaga. Here we find the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, which is the largest in the autonomous community. Framed in a landscape of soft relief covered with olive and cereal fields, the lagoon is a privileged place for the reproduction of the pink flamingo. In addition, this is a place of passage for many other birds.
Sanabria Lake, Zamora
In Zamora we find the Sanabria Lake Natural Park, which is home to the largest lake of natural origin in Spain. One of the peculiarities of this place is that you can find several sandy and stone beaches where bathing and fishing are allowed. Without a doubt, it is a unique environment to take a dip in summer.
Laguna Negra, Soria
Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful corners of the province of Soria is the Laguna Negra, which is located in the Natural Park of Sierra de Urbión and Laguna Negra. We are talking about a dark and enigmatic body of water located 2,000 meters above sea level. Due to its gloomy appearance, it is shrouded in numerous legends.
Lake of San Mauricio, Lleida
We return to Catalonia to tell you about another beautiful lake. In this case we are located in the province of Lleida , where we find the Aguas Tortas National Park and San Mauricio Lake. Located in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, the lake is at the foot of the Encants mountain, a formation that, according to legend, has the shape of two hunters who were cursed by divine forces.
Lagunas de Ruidera, Castilla-La Mancha
Nor could the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park be missing from the list, one of the best representations of lakes created from the accumulation of calcium carbonate. Natural dams have formed over the centuries, leading to spectacular waterfalls. It is located in Castilla-La Mancha.
Ibones de Anayet, Huesca
Knowing that we left many beautiful lakes in the pipeline, we are going to end this list with the Ibones de Anayet, which are very close to the French border and the Formigal ski resort.