Fuente de Piedra Lagoon

It is a wetland located in the town of Fuente de Piedra, in the region of Antequera. It is the largest lagoon in Andalusia, 6.5 km long and 2.5 km wide. This lake is supplied by groundwater and precipitation is highly seasonal, alternating between periods of flooding and periods of drought. During the spring, when the saltwater lake dries, salt crystallizes on the surface. This salt has been commercially exploited since Roman times to the 50s of the last century. This place is most well known for hosting the largest colony of flamingos in the Peninsula and the second largest in Europe. There are also other birds such as avocet (with red, long legs, ducks ...

The stone fountain lagoon is almost paradise, located in the geographical center of Andalusia and just 45 minutes from Malaga, you can walk here, surrounded by a variety of waterfowl, and be in touch with nature , many pleasant moments of peace and tranquility!