Gorg Blau, Artificial reservoir in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Spain.
Gorg Blau is an artificial reservoir located between Puig Major and Puig de Massanella in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, serving as a vital water storage facility for Palma and surrounding communities on the island of Mallorca.
The reservoir was created in 1971 through flooding a former gorge that had been used for hydroelectric power since 1906, when a dam was first constructed on a tributary of the Torrent de Pareis, fundamentally altering the landscape and infrastructure of the area.
Before becoming a reservoir, the site inspired numerous artists and poets, including Miquel Costa i Llobera who wrote the poem 'El Gorg Blau' and painter Joaquim Mir who created a stained glass triptych celebrating its natural beauty in 1911.
The reservoir is accessible via the Ma-10 road that runs along its western side, with parking areas and marked trails allowing visitors to explore the surrounding Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near the town of Palma.
In 2003, the Balearic Islands Government declared Gorg Blau a natural monument, recognizing its environmental and geological importance while protecting it from industrial development and preserving its role as both a functional reservoir and a site of natural heritage.
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