Riaño Reservoir
Embalse de Riaño
A high-mountain reservoir on the southern edge of the Picos de Europa, its long, narrow lake ringed by peaks and nicknamed 'Spain's Norwegian fjord'.
The reservoir was completed in 1987 and flooded several mountain villages. Today the newly built town of Riaño, the lakeside viewpoints and the long bridge make a classic scene.
You can rent a kayak or take a sightseeing boat, and there are short trails and cycle paths along the shore.
It lies in the province of León, about an hour's drive from Cangas de Onís via the Beyos Gorge road. It can also be linked with the Valdeón Valley to form a southern driving loop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Valdeón Valley & Mirador del Tombo
- Mirador de Ordiales
- Fuente Dé Cable Car
- Lakes of Covadonga (Enol & Ercina)
- Bulnes
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Basilica of Covadonga
- Holy Cave of Covadonga