Las Loras Geopark

The geopark spans 960 square kilometers across the Cantabrian Mountain Range, featuring limestone moorlands, river canyons, and formations exceeding 1000 meters in height.

The geological formations within Las Loras document 250 million years of Earth's history, including the formation of the Atlantic Ocean and marine events of the Upper Cretaceous period.

The area contains numerous Romanesque buildings, monasteries, and rock hermitages, representing the largest collection of medieval religious architecture in Europe.

The Visitor Reception Center in Villadiego operates Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, offering information about hiking trails and cycling routes.

The geopark contains 95 geological sites and 50 cultural assets, positioned at the intersection of Eurosiberian and Mediterranean biogeographical regions.

Location: Castile and León

Inception: May 5, 2017

Part of: Global Geoparks Network

Website: https://geoparquelasloras.es

GPS coordinates: 42.65556,-4.15417

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46