Fuente de Piedra lagoon
Fuente de Piedra, Spain
A shallow salt lake that hosts one of Europe’s largest flamingo breeding colonies in wet years, best from February to June. The visitor centre at the edge of the village has a viewpoint and paths to hides.
- Nearest town
- Fuente de Piedra, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.1302, -4.7382
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Fuente de PiedraCampsite0 km from Fuente de Piedra lagoon
- Camping La SierrecillaCampsite5 km from Fuente de Piedra lagoonTentsCaravans
- Aparcamiento Autocaravanas CampillosMotorhome stopover15 km from Fuente de Piedra lagoonMotorhomesWaste disposalFree
- Gilena Área de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover21 km from Fuente de Piedra lagoon · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Parque Ardales Zona 1Campsite24 km from Fuente de Piedra lagoonTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Olive BranchCampsite25 km from Fuente de Piedra lagoonWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fuente de Piedra lagoon?
Fuente de Piedra lagoon is in Fuente de Piedra, Spain, at GPS 37.1302, -4.7382. It is about 20 km from Antequera.
Can you camp near Fuente de Piedra lagoon?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Fuente de Piedra, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fuente de Piedra lagoon?
Fuente de Piedra lagoon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Málaga’s hinterland: El Torcal and the Caminito del Rey.
What is there to see near Fuente de Piedra lagoon?
Places worth a stop nearby: Antequera Dolmens (21 km), Caminito del Rey (23 km), El Torcal de Antequera (26 km) and Setenil de las Bodegas (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Fuente de Piedra lagoon?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)