logo
ic_menu

Sanabria Lake Natural Park

ZA-104, Galende, Castilla y León

Description

Sanabria Lake Natural Park is located in the mountainous area of Sierra Segundera and Sierra de la Cabrera, close to north-eastern Portugal. The reserve is centred around Sanabria Lake (318ha), the largest glacial lake on the Iberian Peninsula, with an altitude comprised between 1000m and 2124m (peak of Peña Trevinca). There is great biodiversity extending to both fauna (such as wolf, roe deer, otter, golden eagle) and flora (e.g. birch, oak, willow, ash, scrubland).

Access & Transport

The Park Interpretation Centre is located in the monastery of San Martín de Castañeda, close to the northern shore of the lake and a 25mins (18km) drive to Puebla de Sanabria. The town of Zamora is 130km away and the closest city is Leon, 165km away (2h drive) with Salamanca and Valladolid about 190-200km away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining an exploration of this natural reserve with a visit to the village of Puebla de Sanabria.

Meta review

Not a well-known spot outside of the region and very few foreign tourists. Online reviews are very good but we must mention there is obviously a strong bias given those who venture to such a remote location are by definition attracted by unspoiled natural environments. Comments point out the beautiful scenery, clean lake water with beach options, and the fact that it makes for a nice complement to a visit to Puebla de Sanabria.

Environmental & Social

Green attraction. Tourism has some positive impact on the local economic activity

Conclusion

An attractive mountainous area in eastern Castilla-y-Leon that should be on the menu for road-trippers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the region in-depth. Probably too long of a drive from the main cities otherwise.

Key positive

Beautiful scenery

Mix of hiking and water activities

Key negative

Takes time to get to

Suitability

No restrictions but visitors with reduced mobility will not be able to enjoy the lake(s) and hike opportunities

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:2h

est. visit time:4h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. For a complete overview of all cookies used, please see MORE INFORMATION.