Top 17 Lakes around Alt Emporda

It’s a beautiful open area in the Parc. Grazing cattle and a few ruins give the plain character. The gravelroad is super smooth and accessible for all kind of bikes.

A beautiful small gravel path perfect for gravelbiking. This gravel is super smooth. This path takes you away from the main road so you can enjoy the beauty of the natural park.

Aiguamolls and ruins

Please note, within the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, bicycles are not allowed. However, it seems that the practice is tolerated out of season and outside busy periods. While respecting the calm of the reserve.

"Slow down and quietly approach the pond at the end of the trail. It won't be long before you start seeing birds you've never seen before, and hopefully, maybe some more surprises. In my case, the surprise was a beautiful one example of a feral cat. Due to the strong north wind, the cat had not seen me when I approached. However, when it noticed my presence, it chose to crouch down and blend in with its surroundings. I knew I had seen it, and the distance between us was of only 5 meters. The cat used a surprising tactic by moving its eyes in the direction I had come as if something was going to happen. When I turned my head in that direction, I gained a few precious seconds to disappear among the weeds. It was a memorable encounter with nature and a lesson on the cunning and adaptability of feral cats in their natural environment. Feral cats are domestic cats that return to a wild state due to the lack of interaction with humans. They often originate from abandoned or lost cats. They have a similar appearance to domestic cats and are good hunters. In some areas, they form feral colonies. Overpopulation can be a problem, and it is controlled by sterilization. The presence of feral cats raises public health concerns and can have a negative impact on the local fauna. Animal welfare organizations often work in programs for their management and care. The lake of Cortalet is a wetland with a surface area of about 146 hectares. It consists of the Cortalet lake itself and an additional plot located to the north, called Les Mollerusses, made up of some closes and also managed as a wetland, with a sheet of water during most of the year. Estany del Cortalet is a large artificial pond designed and built in old meadows adjacent to the Information Center of the Natural Park. Its main purpose is to facilitate the observation of birds for many of the Park's visitors, its ecological interest being basically ornithological. The most abundant community in the space is the reedbed.

Downhill section with good views and excellent track conditions to the nearest town.

In summer, take advantage and immerse yourself in this Gorb, crystal clear waters both here and in the deepest area under the bridge. In winter the rocks are wet and you can slip.

Sad scenario when filming with him, 3 years ago it was at 95% and on 12-12-23 at 15% The Pantà de Darnius-Boadella, also known as the Boadella Reservoir, is an important reservoir located on the Muga River, near the town of Darnius in Catalonia, Spain. The construction of this hydroelectric dam began in 1959 and was completed in 1969. The dam is mainly located in Darnius, but also extends within the limits of Sant Llorenç de la Muga, Terrades and Maçanet de Cabrenys. This reservoir is notable for its size and capacity. It has an area of 363.3 hectares and can contain up to 60.2 hm³ of water. The dam itself is a gravity dam with a height of 63 meters and a length of 250 meters. Its main purposes include hydroelectric power production, irrigation and drinking water supply. In addition to its operational functions, the reservoir offers recreational activities such as water skiing, canoeing and sailing. It is known as a freshwater beach alternative for those who prefer enclosed waters over open seas. The reservoir supplies water to the city of Figueres and several coastal towns in the region, in addition to irrigating approximately 4,200 hectares of land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy5ZGfyzK08