My tip“Summer is for swimming, autumn for the colours and the quiet. Park near “El Fuxía” or “Los Arrieros”, and pack a picnic lunch.”
The largest glacial lake in the Iberian Peninsula, with clear water surrounded by mountains and forests, sandy beaches for swimming, pedal boats, picnic areas and a playground. Nearby is the village of Puebla de Sanabria with its castle and the Iberian wolf centre.
Easy to reach, needs a car
Practically by car only (a few buses to Puebla de Sanabria). Parking beside the beaches, and summer cafés. The water is very cold. Signal is weak in some outlying spots, and it is very cold in winter.
Address
Lago de Sanabria, Zamora
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