Zamáns Reservoir, reservoir in Spain

Zamáns Reservoir is a body of water near Vigo in Galicia, created by a dam that holds back the Zamáns River. The calm surface stretches across a broad area surrounded by gentle hills and trees, with walking paths running along the edges where visitors can observe the quiet landscape.

The dam was built in the 1950s and opened in 1960 to store water for the city of Vigo. This about 29-meter-high structure continues to function and represents how water management infrastructure developed in the region during that period.

The reservoir is officially named after Mayor Pérez-Lorente, though everyone in Zamáns calls it by the parish name. Its water still supplies taps in Vigo, so the lake is both a neighbourhood landmark and the city's drinking-water source. Locals treat the shoreline as a place for walks and outdoor meals.

The location is accessible by public transport, with train and bus stations nearby in the region. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes for walking along the paths and be aware that water levels vary with the seasons and rainfall.

The reservoir's full name honours Alcalde Pérez-Lorente, the mayor under whom the dam was built; locals simply call it Zamáns. Until the Eiras reservoir opened in 1977, this 2.2 hm³ basin was Vigo's only source of drinking water, and it still supplies the city today.