Lake Enol

Lake Enol is a small highland lake in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is located in the Picos de Europa Western Massif, Cantabrian Mountains. It is next to Lake Ercina and together, they form the group known as Lakes of Covadonga, inside the Picos de Europa National Park. Lake Enol is the larger of the two. It 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 (0.039 sq mi),[2] it is one of the biggest lakes in the area. Lake Enol is situated 1,070 metres (3,510 ft) above sea level, in the Picos de Europa). It was formed by the withdrawal of a front glacier.

Lake Enol
Lake Enol
Lake Enol
LocationAsturias, Spain
Coordinates43.2721°N 4.99108°W / 43.2721; -4.99108
Typelake

Culture

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.[3]

References
  1. Yates 2010, p. 272.
  2. Gutiérrez & Gutiérrez 2014, p. 158.
  3. Quintero & Gallagher 2013, p. 110.

Bibliography
  • Gutiérrez, Francisco; Gutiérrez, Mateo (18 April 2014). Landscapes and Landforms of Spain. Springer Science & Business. ISBN 978-94-017-8628-7.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Quintero, Josephine; Gallagher, Mary-Ann (2 April 2013). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain. DK Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4654-1113-6.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Yates, Dorian (1 June 2010). Green Earth Guide: Traveling Naturally in Spain. North Atlantic Books. ISBN 978-1-55643-984-1.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Media related to Lago Enol at Wikimedia Commons


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