Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre Regional Park

The park encompasses high mountain territories of the Cantabrian Mountains at the headwaters of Esla, Porma, and Cea rivers within Picos de Europa massif.

The establishment of the protected area in 1994 marked a significant step in preserving the natural heritage of the Cantabrian mountain range in Castile and León.

Traditional pastoral activities continue in the mountain meadows, where local shepherds maintain centuries-old practices of livestock management in high-altitude grasslands.

Visitor centers like El Torreón de Puebla de Lillo provide information about hiking trails, wildlife observation points, and seasonal activities throughout the park.

The limestone formations display extensive karst modeling, creating a landscape shaped by both glacial processes and chemical erosion of the bedrock.

Location: Castile and León

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 43.04889,-5.17778

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:17