Fuentes Claras reservoir, On the Adaja river near Avila, Spain
Fuentes Claras reservoir is a large body of water in the province of Avila surrounded by open fields and gentle hills. The water is held back by a concrete arch dam approximately 19 meters high and stretching nearly 200 meters across.
The reservoir was completed in 1994 to supply water to the region and maintain river flow during dry periods. The project was designed by Rafael Lopez Gonzalez, an engineer known for many similar water structures in the area.
Paths follow the edge of the water and offer opportunities for walking or cycling with open views of the surroundings. Early mornings or late afternoons are the best times to visit, when the air is fresh and the landscape feels calm.
The water fills mainly during rainy seasons and drops in dry months, showing how the region depends on weather patterns. These fluctuations reveal parts of the riverbed and document the natural variations in local water management.
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