Circo de Peñalara

The Peñalara cirque contains over twenty small glacial lakes surrounded by steep granite walls and alpine meadows at 2,428 meters elevation point.

The natural formation emerged during the last glaciation period, creating distinctive moraines and geological features that characterize the current landscape.

The area near Peñalara maintains traditional mountain architecture in surrounding villages, with the 14th-century Monastery of El Paular representing regional heritage.

Visitors can access the cirque through multiple marked trails from Puerto de Cotos, with the main path leading directly to Laguna Grande.

The protected zone houses rare endemic plant species and serves as a habitat for black vultures, Spanish imperial eagles, and various amphibian populations.

GPS coordinates: 40.83708,-3.95548

Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:55