The best walks and hikes around Laguna de Gallocanta

A beautiful spot to park your car or campervan and cycle around the lake. Around November, thousands of cranes come here to roost.

Gallocanta Lagoon, located between Zaragoza and Teruel, is the largest natural lagoon on the Iberian Peninsula and a unique area due to its high salinity. Declared a nature reserve in 2006, it is one of the most important birdwatching spots in Spain, with more than 220 recorded species. Every autumn and spring, thousands of cranes stop here on their migrations, offering an unforgettable spectacle. The area is rich in trails and viewpoints, so it is recommended to bring binoculars and comfortable shoes to enjoy the wildlife and scenery at a leisurely pace.

The Hermitage has a picnic area, parking, and public restrooms. It's an idyllic spot for birdwatching and nature watching.

The Gallocanta Lagoon Lookout, with several posts around the lagoon, serves as an observation point for migratory and native birds.

From this observatory we will have privileged views of the Gallocanta Lagoon from the heights, it is recommended to go with binoculars to see the birds up close. The trails that surround the lagoon are ideal for gravel or mountain biking.

Picturesque and very quiet, this gravel track that runs alongside the Laguna de Gallocanta is a real treat for walkers and cyclists alike. The views are very beautiful and even so it is advisable to reach the observatory.

Beautiful hermitage in a spectacular environment, such as the Gallocanta lagoon. One of the best places to watch birds. There are informative panels about the lagoon and the birds, a place to barbecue and an area to take shelter in case of a storm.

From this observatory we will have a privileged view of the Laguna de Gallocanta from the heights, it is recommended to go with binoculars to see the birds more closely.