As Pontes Lake

The reservoir stretches 5 kilometers in length with a maximum width of 2 kilometers and reaches depths of up to 206 meters beneath the surface.

The lake emerged from a former lignite mine that operated from 1976 to 2007, supplying fuel to the Puentes thermal power plant before its transformation.

The water body incorporates two designated islands that support local wildlife, including an ornithological reserve hosting numerous bird species throughout the year.

Visitors can access the 370-meter sandy beach area, which maintains a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and offers facilities for water sports.

The reservoir holds 547 hectometers of water, making it the largest artificial lake in Europe and the second-largest freshwater body in Galicia.

Location: As Pontes de García Rodríguez

GPS coordinates: 43.46189,-7.89487

Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:04