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    National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici

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    National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici

    National Park

    Catalonia's only National Park is known for its almost 200 mountain lakes ("estanys"), waterfalls, and a high-mountain landscape of granite and slate, shaped by glaciers.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Catalonia's only National Park is known for its almost 200 mountain lakes ("estanys"), waterfalls, and a high-mountain landscape of granite and slate, shaped by glaciers.

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    Estany de Sant Maurici and Els Encantats
    Natural Feature

    1Estany de Sant Maurici and Els Encantats

    The reservoir on the east side of the National Park lies at the foot of the twin peaks of Els Encantats, whose higher summit reaches 2,747 m. It is accessible from Espot; as private cars are not allowed in the park, taxis drive close to the lake.
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    Estany Llong and Aigüestortes
    Natural Feature

    2Estany Llong and Aigüestortes

    In the valley of the Riu Sant Nicolau on the west side of the park, the river winds in many meanders through meadows between Lakes Llong and Llebreta. These winding waters gave the National Park its name. Access via the Boí Valley.
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    Casa del Parc Nacional, Boí
    Museum

    3Casa del Parc Nacional, Boí

    The Visitor Centre in Boí is the western gateway to the National Park, founded in 1955 and Catalonia's only National Park, encompassing around 80 lakes. Here you'll find information on trails and taxis, the only vehicles permitted in the park.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Sherry

    Restaurant in Carrer del Camp.
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    burgerplatz

    Restaurant in Carr. d'Espot a Sant Maurici.
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    Llesqueria l'Empriu

    Restaurant in carretera de pistes.
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