Ebro Reservoir

The Ebro Reservoir is a water reservoir between the provinces of Burgos and Cantabria, surrounded by meadows, oak forests, and mountains. The water stretches over 22 kilometers and forms a boundary between two regions in northern Spain.

The reservoir was completed in 1952 and flooded nine villages, whose inhabitants had to relocate to higher settlements near the shore. The flooding changed the landscape permanently and created a new geography for both provinces.

Locals use the shore roads for Sunday walks and gather at small landing spots along the water. Fishermen meet early in the morning at the shallower sections and share spots that have been known for decades.

The roads around the reservoir are easy to drive and allow a complete loop in about one hour. Several points offer parking and viewpoints that make access to the shore easier.

When water levels drop, the remains of a submerged church at Las Rozas become visible and reachable by wooden walkway. Bells and walls emerge from the water and show the old village that disappeared in 1952.