Sights · 44 of the best in Marbella
Lago de las Tortugas
A turtle lake from 1890
About Lago de las Tortugas
The Lago de las Tortugas, once the Rincones reservoir, was built in 1890 to irrigate the sugar-cane and cereal fields of the old El Ángel farming colony. Set among Mediterranean woodland in Nueva Andalucía, it is now a peaceful spot for a walk or a picnic, named after the native Spanish terrapin that lives there. Kingfishers, herons and dragonflies are among the wildlife listed by the town. A pleasant pause from the golf valley.
Why it's on our list
- Built 1890
- Native terrapins
- Birdlife
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lago de las Tortugas before you go.