Embalse de la Concepción, Stausee in Spanien
The Embalse de la Concepción is a large water storage reservoir in Málaga Province surrounded by hills and vegetation. The water stretches out like a mirror reflecting the sky and nearby mountains, held back by a concrete and earth dam structure.
The reservoir was built to store water for local towns and agriculture and was completed in the 1970s. Since then it has been a key part of the region's water management system and has helped secure water supply especially during dry periods.
The reservoir has become a place of rest and connection with nature for local people, where families spend time and enjoy the fresh air. Its presence shapes the rural character of the region and creates a calm counterpoint to the faster pace of nearby coastal towns.
The best experience comes in early morning or late afternoon when the air is fresh and cool and fewer people are around. Paths circle the water and offer different views of the reservoir and surrounding nature, ideal for enjoying the quiet and watching birds.
The reservoir is fed by several rivers with the Rio Verde as the main source, while other rivers supply about 60 percent of the water intake. This diversity of water sources makes it a key balance point for the hydrological stability of the entire region.
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