Lakes of Covadonga

Description

The Lakes of Covadonga (el. 1134 m.) (Spanish: Lagos de Covadonga) are two glacial lakes located on the region of Asturias, Spain. These lakes, often also called Lakes of Enol or simply Los Lagos, are Lake Enol and Lake Ercina located in the Picos de Europa range and they are the original center of the Picos de Europa National Park, created in 1918. They are near the Covadonga Sanctuary. Lake Enol is situated approximately 10 km from Covadonga and 25 km from Cangas de Onís. A curving road is available from Arriondas to the lake.[1] Measuring 0.1 square kilometres, it is one of the biggest lakes in the area. Lake Enol is situated 1,070 metres, above sea level. A submerged image of the Virgin Mary is elevated every year on 8 September and then taken out for a procession. Regional dancing occurs at Lake Enol during the Fiesta del Pastor on 25 July., Lake Ercina is situated at an altitude of 1,108 metres, and its maximum depth is just over 2 metres,. The eutrophic lake covers approximately 8 hectares.