Sanabria Lake Natural Park, Natural park with glacial lake in Zamora, Spain.
The protected area contains the largest glacial lake of the Iberian Peninsula, surrounded by mountains, forests, and more than 20 scattered lagoons.
The park received its protected status designation in 1978, preserving geological formations shaped by quaternary glaciers that created valleys and cirques.
The Cistercian monastery of San Martin de Castañeda stands near the lake, representing medieval religious architecture within the natural environment.
Visitors can explore four designated beach areas around the lake, including Arenales de Vigo, El Folgoso, Custa Llago, and Viquiella for swimming activities.
The area maintains a population of 142 bird species and large mammals, including wolves and otters, living among oak, holly, and yew tree forests.
Location: Castile and León
Location: Cobreros
Location: Porto de Sanabria
Location: Trefacio
Location: Galende
Location: Zamora Province
Inception: October 27, 1978
GPS coordinates: 42.12250,-6.71917
Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:51
Trevinca
14.8 km
Vega de Tera Reservoir
8.3 km
Castle of Puebla de Sanabria
10.3 km
Real Monasterio de San Martín de Castañeda
1.4 km
Bosque del Tejedelo
11.7 km
La perra
10.3 km
Vizcodillo
19.3 km
Penedo de los Tres Reinos
27.5 km
Cernadilla Reservoir
24 km
Lago de Truchillas
15.6 km
Lago de La Baña
15.6 km
Sierra del Eje
15.1 km
Embalse de San Sebastián
18.8 km
Moncalvo
11.2 km
Iglesia de Santo Tomás Apóstol, Otero de Sanabria
14.5 km
Peña Negra
15.4 km
Alto del Peñón
16.4 km
Town Hall of Puebla de Sanabria
10.4 km
Playa de «los Enanos»
1.7 km
Playa Custa Llago
979 m
Playa Fluvial de Castellanos
9.2 km
Igreja Paroquial de França
24.5 km
Igreja Paroquial de Guadramil
26.2 km
Ruínas da Capela da Senhora da Hera
28 km
Igreja Paroquial de Rio de Onor
22.2 km
Igreja Paroquial de Soutelo da Gomeada
27.1 km
Carvalho Negral em Cimo do Couto de Baixo
24 km
Conjunto histórico Puebla de Sanabria
10.3 kmReviews
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