Parque Natural Lago de Sanabria y Alrededores - Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León, España - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

LOCATION AND HISTORY
This natural space is located in the extreme north-west of the province of Zamora, in the foothills of the Sierra de la Cabrera and Segundodera, A-52 or Ctra. N-525 to Puebla de Sanabria, and then regional ZA-104 (about 12 Km. From Puebla de Sanabria).

Park emblemThe Sanabria Lake Natural Park was created in 1978 with the main objective of preserving the morphology that the Quaternary glaciers carved in its rocks, the purity of the waters, the richness of its flora and the diversity of its fauna, very rich in amphibian species: frogs, toads, salamanders and newts.

It occupies an area of 22,365 hectares, and within its limits is the largest glacial lake in the Iberian peninsula (368.5 hectares), as well as several lagoons scattered throughout the mountains and different vestiges of the glacial phenomenon: embedded valleys, moraines, canyons, etc.

It was declared a " Natural Site of National Interest " according to a ministerial order of the Ministry of Agriculture on February 7, 1946. " Picturesque place " in 1953. And Natural Park, according to Decree 3.061 / 78, in 1978 .

The altitude of the park varies between 997 meters on the shores of the lake, up to 2,124 meters at the peak of Peña Trevinca. It is a magnificent place to study the action of glaciers on the ground.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Natural ParkThe most abundant forests in the surroundings of Lake Sanabria are those formed by the Pyrenean oak. There are also some interesting holly and yew patches, while birches and alders are abundant on the banks of the mighty rivers that descend from the peaks or communicate with each other the different lagoons located inside the Natural Park.

The diversity of species characterizes this ecosystem located on the same border between the humid and temperate zones. Oak forests coexist with birch and willow trees, as well as holly and yew trees, among large expanses of scrub. On the other hand, the abundance of lagoons, springs and streams allows the existence of peat bogs, a true rarity in these latitudes. Ash, willow and chestnut trees also abound.

As you gain height, the forest is replaced by a thicket of scabonales, cambronales and heaths. The famous endemisms are also found in Sanabria: the carqueixa sanabresa and the geranium bohenicum.

Large presence of animals: rectiles, rodents, more than 76 species of birds and 17 of large mammals. Among all of them, the gray partridge, the short-toed eagle and the wolf stand out.
Mill in Rio TeraHere, too, they take shelter: roe deer, weasels, badgers, wild boars, hares, rabbits, hedgehogs, squirrels, bobcats, golden eagles, otters (emblem of the park), the bocage lizard and the Seoane viper, and fish such as the Escalo or the famous sanabresa trout ... are some of the many species that inhabit this natural space, which has been protected today since 1978.
HISTORICAL-ARTISTIC RESOURCES
In addition to its high environmental value, the Sanabria Natural Park offers valuable historical, artistic and cultural resources. Along with the interesting Romanesque monastery of Santa María, in San Martín de Castañeda (headquarters of the Interpretation Center of the Natural Park) , the urban and monumental complex of Puebla de Sanabria and the numerous samples of popular architecture distributed in the towns of the area stand out.
The Houses of the Park
Before entering the park, on the road that goes to the Lake, in Rabanillo de Sanabria, you will find the new Casa del Parque (which functions as the Park's Tourist Office).

In the town of San Martín de Castañeda, overlooking the lake from its north shore and in a restored 12th century Cistercian monastery we find the Casa del Parque II (or Interpretation Center of the Park), through videos and explanatory panels it is about bring the values ??that the region harbors and that have motivated the creation of this protected natural area. See more information about the houses in the park: Casas del Parque .

SCENERY
Tera RiverLakes, lagoons, canyons, surrounded by lush vegetation, with countless waterfalls. Hanging valleys and deep canyons.

The altitude ranges from 997 meters from the shore of the lake to 2,124 meters from Pico de Peña Trevinca.
POPULATIONS
Towns that comprise the Natural Park: Moncabril, Pedrazales, Ribadelago Viejo, Ribadelago Nuevo, Vigo de Sanabria, San Martín de Castañeda.

PARK LOCATIONS
Trevinca and La Survia Circus, Lacillo Lagoon Circus, Pico Moncalvo, Cárdena and Segundodera Canyons, San Martín Cave, Forcadura Valley, Fish Lagoon, Clara Lagoon, Herbosas Lagoon, Puente Porto Reservoir , Vega de Conde Reservoir, Vega de Tera Reservoir.
TYPICAL SPORTS IN THE PARK
Cycling, hiking in the park, trails for Nordic skiing or cross-country skiing in winter. Sailing, canoes, regattas, bathing areas in the lake.

Park Name: Parque Natural Lago de Sanabria y Alrededores Natural Park: yes Recreation Area: yes Wildlife Refuge: yes Type of Listing: Plaque/Educational Display Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2022 To: 12/31/2022 Hiking: yes Bicycling: yes Horseback Riding: yes Off-Roading: yes Boating: yes Fishing: yes Other Activities: Trails for Nordic skiing or cross-country skiing in winter, Sailing, canoes, regattas, bathing areas in the lake. Historic/Cultural Park: Not Listed Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed Park Website: Not listed Other Type Detail: Not listed Hours available: Not listed Camping: Not Listed Swimming: Not Listed Snorkling/Scuba: Not Listed Rock Climbing: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:

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