Embalse de la Almendra

Absolutely amazing

Absolute must if you’re in this part of Spain !! An engineering feat surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty!!

An oasis in central Spain

Don't expect luxury here. There is nothing, no bar, no restaurant, no beach guard. But you can bring what you need and park your car near the water and have an excellent time.

One of the largest reservoirs in Spain

La Almendra is one of the largest reservoirs in the country (86.5 kms. when full) and has the highest dam (202 meters). It dams up the Tormes River before it flows into the Duero. When we were there...

Worth the visit just to see the dam - must see if you are in the area

At the time of this writing this is the tallest dam in Spain. The view of the dam itself and from the dam are very impressive. About half way across the dam there are parking spaces and the sidewalk...

Si pasas por allí, detente un rato, pero no te desvies más de lo necesario

Visto al paso es agradable y bonito, pero tampoco es de los sitios que merezcan que te desvíes demasiado de tu camino. Más bonitas las fotos que lo presencial.