Laguna de Gallocanta
Gallocanta, Spain
A shallow salt lake on a high plateau where tens of thousands of common cranes stop in autumn and late winter. Watch from the hides around the shore at dawn or dusk.
- Nearest town
- Gallocanta, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.9780, -1.5080
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 April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. Hot in July. (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
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Campsites nearby
- Camping DarocaCampsite16 km from Laguna de GallocantaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- camperparkcalamochaMotorhome stopover18 km from Laguna de GallocantaMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Laguna de Gallocanta?
Laguna de Gallocanta is in Gallocanta, Spain, at GPS 40.9780, -1.5080. It is about 17 km from Daroca.
Can you camp near Laguna de Gallocanta?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Daroca, about 16 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Laguna de Gallocanta?
Laguna de Gallocanta is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Aragon: waterfalls, cranes and Mudéjar Teruel.
What is there to see near Laguna de Gallocanta?
Places worth a stop nearby: Monasterio de Piedra (33 km), Albarracín (64 km), Pinares de Rodeno (67 km) and Torre de El Salvador (78 km).
When is the best time to visit Laguna de Gallocanta?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)