Camarillas Reservoir, embalse en la provincia de Albacete, España
Camarillas Reservoir is a large water storage area in the valley of the River Mundo, which flows through a deep canyon bounded by steep limestone walls. The water is held back by a concrete dam that controls the river's flow and supports irrigation for local farms during dry periods.
Planning for the dam began in the late 1920s, with construction starting in the early 1930s but later interrupted, resuming after the Civil War in the 1950s. The dam was finally completed in the early 1960s, fundamentally altering the local landscape as entire settlements and farmland were submerged.
The reservoir sits within a protected natural area that has long held significance for local communities. The nearby villages maintain traditions closely tied to the water and landscape, including fishing practices and regional celebrations that often take place along the water's edge.
You can reach the reservoir from Agramón via a local road that leads to a service track close to the dam. The best time to visit is during the dry months when water levels are clear, allowing you to walk along paths beside the water or hike across the surrounding hills.
The Almadenes Canyon, through which the river flows, features sheer walls rising up to 80 meters (260 feet) that serve as nesting sites for eagles, falcons, and other raptors seeking safe places to raise their young. These birds are a defining feature of the area and demonstrate how the canyon's natural formations have become essential wildlife habitat.
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