El Atazar Reservoir, Mountain reservoir in Sierra Norte, Spain.
The El Atazar Reservoir extends across six municipalities in the Sierra Norte region, reaching depths of more than 300 feet in its waters.
Construction of the El Atazar Reservoir began in 1965 and concluded in 1972, with final costs reaching 5000 million pesetas, five times the initial budget.
The reservoir forms part of the water heritage managed by Canal de Isabel II, holding 46 percent of Madrid's total reservoir capacity.
Visitors can explore the 37-mile Path of Genaro around the lake, connecting different villages through marked hiking trails and observation points.
The reservoir's construction introduced Spain's first double-curvature vault design, requiring specific concrete reinforcements due to the slate rock foundation.
Location: Community of Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.90099,-3.54155
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
El Atazar Dam
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5.7 km
Cave of El Reguerillo
8.3 km
Church of la Magdalena
8.1 km
Monasterio de San Julián y San Antonio, La Cabrera
8.8 km
Watchtower of El Berrueco
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Hermitage of Virgen de la Oliva, Patones
8.6 km
Church of Santa María de la Varga
9.1 km
Watchtower of Arrebatacapas
7.5 km
Azud de Navarejos
8.2 km
Azud de La Parra
7.7 km
Jardín botánico Villa San Roque
7.3 km
Church of San Pedro
8.2 km
Tower of Mirabel
2 km
Centro de educación ambiental El Cuadrón
11 km
Necrópolis Sieteiglesias
4 km
Convent of Carmelitas
8.2 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Varga
9.2 km
Torrelaguna Town Hall
8.1 km
Pontón de la Oliva Reservoir
8.3 km
Castle of Uceda
9 km
Uceda Town Hall
9.1 km
Conjunto Histórico Artístico del la Villa de Torrelaguna
8.2 km
Palacio de Arteaga, Torrelaguna
8.3 km
Wall of Uceda
9.4 km
Franciscan Convent
8.4 km
Cárcavas de Alpedrete
10.2 km
Picota de El Berrueco
2.2 kmReviews
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