Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Lakes
Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Álora

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir

Hiking

4.7

(125)

Mountaineering

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Álora, Centro-Sur O Guadalorce, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    February 1, 2023

    Hiking

    The Tajo de la Encantada dam is linked to the Villaverde dam by a large penstock visible from the town. This engineering work, designed to generate electricity, is located at the foot of the famous Caminito del Rey. It has amazing views!
    Translated by

    January 11, 2024

    Hiking

    The Tajo de la Encantada Dam was designed with two reservoirs at diferent level, joined by a large water pipe. In the one on the lower level there are several electricity-generating turbines and they are operated with the water pressure from the upper reservoir (Villaverde Dam, near the Bobastro ruins).

    At night, when energy is less expensive, these turbines will become drive motors and the lower water reservoir is pumped to the top. The next day, the process starts draining the water supply. The business is in the difference in price of electricity day and night.
    guide_signup

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir

    placeholder

    4.8

    (189)

    1,814

    hikers

    #1.

    Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

    16.2km

    05:29

    570m

    570m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Hard
    placeholder

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Hard
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 240 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Friday 8 May

    21°C

    13°C

    79 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Álora, Centro-Sur O Guadalorce, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Caminito del Rey

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy