Sometimes, in emphasizing the advantages of other countries, we sometimes forget that there are hidden gems in our environment the nearest. You don’t have to go that far or spend too much to enjoy spectacular scenery that rivals more well-known tourist areas. There is a natural area in León that is reminiscent of the Norwegian fjords and may be the perfect plan to stay there. a weekend.
Leonese Fjords
If we believe that fjords only exist in other latitudes, such as the Scandinavian countries, we would be seriously mistaken. The Leonese Riaño Fjords are a vast mass of valleys and rugged environments with waters that reflect this vibrant nature. A quiet and beautiful place that can attract locals and tourists. And it is also ideal for sports like hiking and hobbies that involve contact with nature.
It’s a landscape for all the senses, with a palette of autumnal colors that catches everyone’s eye. With the guttural sound of the mountain where we hear the rut, the period during which the red deer begin their mating rituals, and the pure air. Those looking for tranquility will make the right choice.
A value also recognized by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, specifying that it is a region of great natural and landscape values. In addition. They point out that this area was declared in 1994 by the Junta de Castilla y León, Regional Park for having preserved “ecosystems typical of the Euro-Siberian region”which has as its most significant expression vast areas of Atlantic forest characterized by oak and beech forests, with populations of fauna among which the brown bear and the capercaillie stand out. Heading north is the Picos de Europa National Park.
Riano Reservoir
Likewise, they specify that the Riaño Reservoir It is the largest of all those built by the State in the Duero basin. Its capacity, greater than 650 million cubic meters of water, is sufficient to guarantee the irrigation of 80,000 hectares located mainly in the province of León. And although its construction began in the mid-sixties of the last century, the closure of the dam was possible only in December 1987.
The Riaño reservoir has more than 100 kilometers of coastline and in its waters In addition to fishing, you can enjoy a wide variety of water sports.as well as taking the famous boat ride. The Riaño Ethnographic Museum reveals that in 1987 nine villages were buried under the waters of the Riaño reservoir: Anciles, Escaro, Hueldes, La Puerta, Vegacernega, Pedrosa del Rey, Burón, Riaño and Salio.
And the ministry emphasizes that “the concrete wall which, in the form of a vault, retains the waters of the Esla in one of the most beautiful valleys of the province of León, has a length of 337 meters and rises to almost 100 meters from the field”, they emphasize
