The Top 12 Lakes around Galapagar
Looking to visit the best lakes around Galapagar? 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 Galapagar’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Valmayor Reservoir
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Actually the one you see in the photos is the dam of the streams. Valmayor's is the one below
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Valmayor Reservoir Dam
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Crossing the dam bridge you can see wonderful views of the Sierra de Madrid, Los Siete Picos and La Bola del Mundo. You can also see the extension of the Valmayor Reservoir.
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Laguna del Gato
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The “Laguna del Gato” is a shallow, seasonal lagoon restored by the Community of Madrid within the Habitat Recovery Program for amphibians in the Community's Livestock Route Network.
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Stone slab above the Valmayor reservoir
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High granite slab that you find when surrounding the Valmayor reservoir when the water level is high. If you do it clockwise you will have to unclimb it, it is …
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Navacerrada Reservoir
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This reservoir is not used to generate energy or to irrigate crops, its main purpose is to supply water to the majority of towns in the Sierra de Guadarrama, which …
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