Spain’s most beautiful lake: it’s also the largest in the country
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Lakes are no small miracles of nature.These bodies of vivid blue water unexpectedly unfoldamong the greenery and earthtones to dominate landscapes. Seemingly springing from nowhere, the overall effect of these waters is truly hypnotic.
Lakes and lagoonshave the power to captivate onlookers, either for their extraordinary surroundings or their remarkable dimensions. Accordingly, Fascinating Spain embarks on aquest for Spain’s most outstanding lake.
The Black Lagoon (Laguna Negra) in Soria, finalist among Spain’s most fascinating lakes. | Dreamstime
The verdict from those who know Spain best
Fascinating Spain’s community of travellers certainly knows every inch of Spain’s geography and is likewise best equipped to help us find the country’s most extraordinary lakes. Moreover, their responsesshed light on the allure of Spain’s lakes.
Among the results appear bodies of water great and small, both fresh and saltwater, and those ofgreater and lesser renown. Nevertheless, all the lakes and lagoons on this shortlist share an eye-catching attraction.
The shortlist for Spain’s most magnificent lakes
The sheer number of names appearing on the list is a testament to the broad diversity of lakes found in Spain. Accordingly, fifth place was highly disputed,with two legendary names: the Enol Lakeat Covadonga, in the highlands ofAsturias, and the lesser known though equally splendid Tobar Lagoon, inCuenca.
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Fourth place was a clearer choice with the Gallocanta Lagoon, the principal lacustrine treasure ofAragón.The Gallocanta Lagoon stands out for its incredible abundance of water fowlthat makes for an invigorating spectacle.
Third place goes tothe Mar Menor, another natural wonder of Spain. BeingEurope’s largest salt lagoonis an asset in itself, not to mention the gentle buoyant nature of the Murcian Coast.
Sanabria Lake in the province of Zamora. | Dreamstime
The silver medal winner is found in Spain’s inland province ofSoria. TheUrbión Black Lagoon(Laguna Negra de Urbión in Spanish), with its otherworldly deep blue waters, isan icon for enthusiasts of spectacular panoramasas confirmed by the voters.
Spain’s most fascinating lake (and its largest)
The winner ofSpain’s most fascinating lake is also the country’s largest. It is none other than theSanabria Lake, an enormous glacial lake located 1000 metres above sea level in the province ofZamora.
• Sanabria Lake, a day at the largest lake of glacial origin on the peninsula
The Sanabria Lake’s incredible beauty and historyare intertwined with legend. Indeed, its well-garnered fame is confirmed by the travelling community, choosing it as Spain’s most fascinating lake.
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