Banyoles Lake

Banyoles Lake (or Estany de Banyoles) is a natural lake located in the province of Girona, northeast of Catalonia, Spain. It is named after the nearby town of Banyoles, to which it fully belongs. On the west bank, it borders the town of Porqueres. The lake has a height of about 2,100 m x 750 m with an average depth of 15 m, down to 46.4 m in some spots. It is located in a natural tectonic depression. Currently, Banyoles Lake is the largest natural lake in Catalonia. The narrow streets and plazas of the medieval town center are well worth visiting.

Banyoles Lake, located in the Girona province of Catalonia, boasts the largest lake in Catalonia, and it deserves to be on the list of best lakes to visit in Spain. It has areas for swimming, a wooden pier, a yacht club, and a lawn where visitors can lounge for a peaceful sunbathing. The best part is the poetic natural environment in which the lake is found. There are both native and introduced fish species in the lake, such as carp, sunfish, pompano, black bass, and eel. It is now considered an environmental complex of great value. Strolling around this natural lake, the largest one in Catalonia is a pleasure at any time of the day. The lake is a large open space for everyone who wishes to relax, run, ride a bicycle, go out in a boat or practice water sports, such as canoeing or rowing.

• Location: Province of Girona, northeast of Catalonia, Spain