Iznájar Reservoir, Water reservoir in Andalusia, Spain
Iznájar Reservoir is a large water body stretching across three provinces in southern Spain and shaping the landscape. The system stores water to supply farmland and towns across a dry region.
The dam project was completed in the 1960s and was one of Spain's largest water infrastructure projects at the time. Construction permanently changed the economic development of the surrounding valleys.
The water transformed how people in the region live and work, particularly for farming in the surrounding valleys. Today, locals use the reservoir not only for irrigation but also for fishing and recreational activities along the shore.
The reservoir is best visited on sunny days when beaches are accessible and water activities like swimming and boating are possible. Good footwear is advisable, as shorelines can be rocky and uneven.
The reservoir winds through a deep valley with steep reddish cliffs that rise from the water and branches in several arms. This terrain creates hidden coves that visitors often overlook.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
