There are many towns of our country that is worth knowing. In them we can organize getaways to relax, enjoy the surroundings, the traditional cuisine and of outdoor activities. Some of them also have a lake just a few meters from its streets and squares, making them perfect for travel as a couplewith friends or family.
So, if you are looking for ideas to organize your next days off, these are five towns with lakes and lagoons perfect for a getaway in Spain that is worth taking into account.
Gallocanta (Zaragoza)
In the Aragonese region of Daroca Field (Zaragoza), the town of Gallocantawith corners as beautiful as the hermitage of the Virgin of Soledad. And about 300 meters from it is the Gallocanta lagoon. In the surroundings you can go hiking and enjoy birdwatching, as well as taking photos from its viewpoints. Please note that this space is classified as Gallocanta Lagoon Directed Natural Reserve.
To discover this natural space, it is best that you first go to the Gallocanta Lagoon Interpretation Center. Another point of interest is the Interpretive Museum of the Gallocanta Bird Ecosystemwhich also has beautiful views over the lagoon.
Stone Fountain (Málaga)
The Fuente de Piedra lagoon It is the largest in all of Andalusia. Located in the province of Malagaclose to the town of the same name, is home to the largest colony in common flamingos of the peninsula and the second most important in Europe. You can enjoy sightings at different points, such as observatories and viewpoints around it.
In the Antequera region, Stone fountain It is a town of straight streets, with its typical whitewashed houses with their iron balconies. Additionally, you will be able to see the Church of Our Lady of Virtues and the fountain of the Plaza de la Constitución, which is said to have healing properties and which gives the town its name. Don’t forget to taste the migas and the cured meats. And if yours is wine tourism be sure to visit the wineries of Malaga Virgen on the Vistahermosa farm, about three kilometers from the center of town.
Valdovino (A Coruña)
In the Rías Altas Galician, in the province of To Coruñaawaits you Valdovinowith a coastal landscape spectacular in which there is no shortage of a lake that brings together numerous fans of the bird watching throughout the year. We refer to the A Frouxeira lagoonwhich is located next to the beach of the same name, separated by a dune system.
It’s about a protected space in which there is no shortage of wooden walkways and paths around it so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. The beach is perfect for practicing sports such as surfing and windsurfing, tasting the gastronomy typical of the area in its restaurants and beach bars and take numerous photos. Don’t forget to take in the views from the A Frouxeira lighthousevisit the Ocean Surf Museum, the Porto chapel and the Forcadas reservoir.
Martín de la Jara (Seville)
The beautiful Sevillian town of Martin de la Jara It is perfect to enjoy a rural getaway. Don’t forget to visit the Arch of the Tile and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. In its surroundings there is the Gosque lagoonlisted as Natural reserve, an area where you can practice active tourism, swim and plan a picnic at its picnic areas. In addition, Martín de la Jara is an ideal place to taste the traditional cuisine of the region, with typical dishes such as amorraque and the club.
If you are looking for a special time to visit it, remember that in the month of July the pilgrimage of the Virgin of Carmen to the Gosque lagoon, and at the end of the same month the Martín de la Jara Fair and the Cante Jondo Festival.
San Martín de Castañeda (Zamora)
Surely one of the best-known lakes in our country is the Sanabria lake. There are various towns around it where you can spend the night to discover the architectural and natural heritage of the area. But this time we propose a getaway to San Martin de Castañedaknown as the balcony of Sanabria lake. This is because of the views that can be seen from it, since it is about 200 meters above water level.
In addition, here you can take the opportunity to visit the monastery of San Martín de Castañeda, from the 10th century. It exhibits ethnographic and religious pieces, as well as an exhibition on the writer Miguel de Unamuno. Additionally, it houses the Sanabria Lake Interpretation Center.
