Riano is a charming little town in the north of Spain, situated on the shores of a beautiful lake, between the peaks of the Picos de Europa mountain range. The town's most famous attraction is the lake itself, fed by streams from the valleys. The turquoise-blue waters and the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains are stunning. The town was rebuilt in the 1980s after the original village was flooded by an artificial reservoir.
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Attractions:
Lake Riaño: The crystal clear waters of the lake offer a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains.
Monument to the old Riaño: A memorial to the inhabitants of the flooded town.
Riaño History Museum
Church of San Pelayo: The 12th century Romanesque church has been declared a monument
Gorge Viewpoint: From here you can enjoy stunning views of the mountains and the lake.
Plaza de los Pueblos: The main square where you will find the local market.
Los Picos de Europa National Park.
Picos de Mampodre: An excellent place for climbing and hiking.
Riaño Bridge.
Ethnographic Museum.
Active programmes in the area:
Hiking: there are several hiking trails in the Picos de Europa's mountains.
Cycling: you can explore the area by bike.
Climbing: the Picos de Mampodre is a challenge for climbers.
Recreation programmes:
Boating on Lake Riaño
Picnic on the lakeshore
Thermal baths: visit the nearby thermal baths and relax.
Wine tasting.
How to get to Riano?
It takes 2 hours 30 minutes by plane from London to Madrid, nearly 2 hours from Madrid to Leon and 2 hours from Leon to Riano by bus.
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