[2] The lake water is deep blue and is drained by a drainage basin formed by the Pyrenees mountain ranges, which are snow-covered.

The valley formed by the rivers draining the catchment provides an enchanting view with green meadows and rich forest of pine trees nearer to the lake periphery.

[2] A legend related to the history and formation of the lake claims that Engolasters was formed by a sudden gush of water unleashed by divine powers in order to chastise the impiety of a beautiful woman, who was said to be an ancient inhabitant of a village close to the lake shore.

According to legend, the woman refused to give a piece of a bread to a starving pilgrim, said to be Christ himself.

[3] Another interesting legend narrated is of Engolasters Lake as the site of ceremonies held by witches (said to be a common belief in the Pyrenees).

From this location a drive of about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) leads to a bridge and farm houses and a further 500 m (1,600 ft) drive after crossing the bridge leads to the starting point of the easy climb of 130 m (430 ft), which passes through a tunnel for pedestrians and ends on the right bank of the lake.

The walk along the periphery of the lake provides excellent vistas of pine forests amidst mountainous landscape.

[7] Botanical gardens covering three delimited areas representing 13 different habitats are seen along the 3 km (1.9 mi) stretch of the road that connects les Pardines with Engolasters Lake.

Accordingly, Andorra’s General Council awarded the work to Forces Andorranes Societat Anonima (FASA), a private industrial development company (owned by French and Spanish groups).

The radio station from which they transmitted music programmes at 60,000 watts of power is located in the valley below the lake to reach listeners not only in Andorra but also England, Italy and France.