Lagunas de Cañada del Hoyo

Lagunas de Cañada del Hoyo is a natural monument with seven lakes in Cuenca Province, three of which are open to visitors along marked paths. The water displays different colors ranging from green to blue, created through natural limestone dissolution processes.

The site was designated as a protected monument in 2007 by government decree to preserve its ecological value. The lakes formed over long periods through limestone dissolution in this geological region.

These lakes hold meaning for the region as a natural site where visitors come to observe different water colors and the surrounding landscape. Schools and nature enthusiasts visit to explore the area and understand its ecological importance.

Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the paths around the accessible lakes can be uneven in places. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for walking the trails and observing the water colors clearly.

The four restricted lakes harbor rare microscopic organisms that give the waters their distinctive colors and characteristics. These tiny life forms are scientifically valuable and create the visible differences visitors notice between each body of water.

Location: Cañada del Hoyo

Inception: 2007

GPS coordinates: 39.98611,-1.87222

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24