Embalse de la Almendra

Absolutely amazing

Absolute must if you’re in this part of Spain !! An engineering feat surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty!!

An oasis in central Spain

Don't expect luxury here. There is nothing, no bar, no restaurant, no beach guard. But you can bring what you need and park your car near the water and have an excellent time.

One of the largest reservoirs in Spain

La Almendra is one of the largest reservoirs in the country (86.5 kms. when full) and has the highest dam (202 meters). It dams up the Tormes River before it flows into the Duero. When we were there...

Worth the visit just to see the dam - must see if you are in the area

At the time of this writing this is the tallest dam in Spain. The view of the dam itself and from the dam are very impressive. About half way across the dam there are parking spaces and the sidewalk...

If you pass there, stop a while, but don't turn away more than necessary

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The hotel is very comfortable and very comfortable, but it is not a place that deserves you to get too far away from your way.