Alcántara dam, Buttress dam and hydroelectric station in Cáceres Province, Spain.
The Alcántara Dam spans 570 meters across the Tagus River, with concrete walls rising 130 meters to form a substantial water reservoir.
Construction of the dam began in the late 1950s and reached completion in 1969, marking a major advancement in Spain's hydroelectric infrastructure.
The facility bears the name of José María de Oriol y Urquijo, who made substantial contributions to Spain's electrical industry development.
Four Francis turbines within the power station generate 915 MW of electricity, supplying energy to thousands of households in the surrounding region.
The dam's spillway system can release 8,000 cubic meters of water per second through two separate channels to manage water flow.
Location: Cáceres Province
Inception: 1960
Height: 130 m
Length: 570 m
GPS coordinates: 39.73000,-6.88472
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:49
Alcántara Bridge
1.1 km
Roman temple of Alcántara
1.1 km
Ponte de Segura
12.8 km
San Benito de Alcántara
1.1 km
Dólmenes de Alcántara
1.7 km
Peña Buraca
8.4 km
Menhir del Cabezo
4 km
Church of Santa María la Mayor
15.9 km
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara
1.1 km
Fortaleza de Segura
13.5 km
Castillo de Brozas
15.9 km
Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, Alcántara
1.1 km
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Hitos
3.9 km
Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Luz
16.1 km
Convento de las Comendadoras de Alcántara
15.9 km
Convento de la Encarnación
16.2 km
Iglesia de los Santos Mártires San Fabián y San Sebastián
16.2 km
Ermita de la Soledad, Brozas
15.7 km
Torre de Belvís
12.6 km
Palacio de los Condes de la Encina
15.9 km
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
1.2 km
Pelourinho de Segura
13.4 km
Alcántara Reservoir
0 m
Plaza de toros de Zarza la Mayor
16.5 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
13.4 km
Alcántara bullring
1.5 km
Silo of Brozas
15.4 km
Palace of the Topete-Escobar, Alcántara
1.2 kmReviews
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