Active Tourism in the province of Leon
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- León
The Leonese province is structured by more than three thousand kilometers of rivers that in spring and summer are ideal settings for practicing outdoor activities. Rafting the upper reaches of the Porma and Esla rivers, caving in the Val Porquero cave, via ferrata Valdetorno in Sabero, canoeing in the Porma or Barrios de Luna reservoirs, sailing or kayaking in the Riaño reservoir or sport fishing in the rivers. Órbigo and Esla are a small sample of the infinite possibilities that nature offers.
Added to these are mountain bike routes such as the circular one from Ponferrada to Peñalva de Santiago through the Tebaida Berciana, climbing vertiginous limestone walls, hiking through magical forests such as the "faedo" of Ciñera and enjoying the dozens of river pools. spread across incredible places.
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What to see?
Reservoir of the PormaMore informationAlso known as the Vegamián reservoir, is located in the Porma river, fulfilling a key role in the regulation of the rivers of León: to prevent floods that happened before its inauguration. Its open location...
Peñalba de SantiagoMore informationThe cobbled and dreamy Peñalba de Santiago boasts authenticity and beauty, spirituality and contact with nature. The passage of time seems to have not made a dent in this magical corner of the Valley of...
Reservoir of Barrios de LunaMore informationIt has clear waters and a welcoming landscape which is formed of wide and varied forests of evergreen, deciduous and bushes. In the surroundings of the reservoir of the Barrios de Luna, the juniper groves...
Reservoir of RiañoMore informationIt is located in the Esla River and in 1994 this area was declared Regional Park, since ecosystems own of the Euro-Siberian region are preserved, with extensive areas of Atlantic forest which are characterized...
Cave of ValporqueroMore informationSituated in the heart of the mountains of León, next to another site of immense beauty: the Vagacervera Gorge. Just a million years old, this is Castilla y León’s youngest cave, formed during the Pleistocene,...
San Isidro Ski ResortMore informationSan Isidro is one of Spain’s leading ski resorts set against a stunning natural backdrop that each year attracts thousands of fans of this sport.
Ski LeitariegosMore informationThe Leitariegos winter sports and mountain resort offers visitors the chance to discover breathtaking scenery whilst skiing or snowboarding, as well as exploring a series of routes suitable for all abilities,...