Embalse de El Limonero, Stausee in Andalusien, Spanien
The Embalse de El Limonero is a large reservoir in Málaga Province that collects rainwater and runoff from the surrounding landscape. The structure extends about 95 feet (29 meters) in height and more than 400 feet (122 meters) across, creating a calm water surface ringed by green hills and scattered trees.
The reservoir was built during the 1980s, with construction starting in 1979 and lasting roughly four years until it became operational in 1983. The project was designed to supply water to the region and shield the city from flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
The Limonero Reservoir carries a name rooted in local history: it was misnamed from 'Limosnero,' derived from an 18th-century bishop's almoner who once owned the land. For residents of Málaga, this place represents how human effort protects and sustains the city.
The reservoir is easy to reach via simple parking areas, though visitors should bring their own supplies since there are no shops or food services on-site. The area works well for walking, biking, and quiet observation, especially if you bring binoculars or a camera.
The reservoir can handle rainfall at flow rates exceeding 1,000 cubic meters per second and features an overflow spillway that releases water quickly and safely during extreme storms. This ability shows how the structure is engineered to shield the city from even the worst downpours.
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