The Top 20 Lakes in the Cantabrian Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Cantabrian Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Cantabrian Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
The Ercina basin is an elongated raft with a flat bottom, the Buferrera mine had a great influence on its final size, since a 1.50-meter-high dam was built at one …
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This dam is, together with the Arbón and Doiras dams, the third built on the Navia River, whose course runs through Galicia and Asturias for 159 kilometres.
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For me one of the most beautiful and challenging climbs in the region. Perfect roads, only buses and approved taxis are allowed on the route. The view on the way …
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The best time to visit Lake Enol is in the summer months from July to September, when the weather is pleasant and the lake is not frozen over. The views …
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Also known as the Las Hazas viewpoint, here is the largest swing in Spain and offers incredible views of the town, the reservoir and the beautiful "fjords of Leon". A …
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The views that you will have from this viewpoint seem to have come out of a fairy tale. Wonderful panoramic views of the entire Riaño reservoir, the Gilbo peak behind …
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It is a reservoir located in the middle of the route of the Senda del Oso Greenway, 6 km from Bárzana (capital of Quirós), and 28 km. from Oviedo.
It has an area of its own basin of 196 km2.
It has an area of its own basin of 196 km2.
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The cave of San Martín is part of an endless number of lagoons, waterfalls and pools in dreamlike settings of the Lago de Sanabria natural park and the Segundera and …
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The extensive sandy beach is bordered by steep hills. Here you can go swimming wonderful.
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Although bathing is not allowed in this reservoir, the views are spectacular. Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Picos de Europa and with a recreational area to enjoy them in a quieter way.
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