REED LAGOON
Very close to Viana we will find this important natural reserve where birds rest on their long migratory journeys. It all started with Pedro Sáez de Viguera, a farmer who back in the 16th century built a pond for irrigation, which the Viana city council later acquired and expanded with two new dams. The heron, the red duck, the spotted chick, the black-browed warbler and many more came close to it. Read more
and from the top of “El Bordón” we can observe them. A pleasant walk goes around the entire reservoir, and to round off the day, Viana with its historic old town awaits us.
Route 7 km. Circular
PRACTICAL TIPS
-Be careful on the detours on the N111 road, which usually has a lot of traffic.
-Check the opening hours of the “El Bordón” bird observatory.
-The route is circular, practically flat and the path wide, so it can be done well with children, even in a stroller.
-It is a land of cereal grasses, especially dry in summer and with hardly any shadows, so the route can be somewhat arid.
-We point out the hermitage of the Virgen de las Cuevas since it is a pleasant place with picnic areas to rest after the walk.
PLACES TO EAT
Our recommendation is to visit Viana after the tour to visit its historic center and eat in one of its famous restaurants.
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WHERE TO SLEEP
Viana is the end of a stage of the Camino de Santiago and has a large number and variety of hotel establishments.
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