Rosarito Reservoir, embalse de España
Rosarito Reservoir is a body of water on the border between the provinces of Ávila and Toledo, formed by a dam built across the river Tietar. The shoreline is lined with trees and low shrubs, and the water surface opens broadly across a shallow valley.
Work on the dam began in the late 1930s and was completed after roughly two decades, with local workers and prisoners taking part in the construction. The structure was first built to supply water for farming and drinking, and later connected to electricity production for nearby towns.
The reservoir sits on the border between two provinces and draws visitors from both sides for fishing and outdoor activities. Along the shore, local fishermen still gather at favorite spots that have been used for generations.
The reservoir is easiest to reach by car, as public transport connections to the area are infrequent. Along the shore there is a campsite and a boat dock, which give access to the water and the surrounding paths.
Every winter, large groups of gray cranes stop at this reservoir during their migration between Europe and Africa. At peak times, observers have counted up to 7,000 birds resting here at once, making it one of the notable crane stops in central Spain.
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