Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

Local name: Embalse Conde de Guadalhorce

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

Conde de Guadalhorce is a striking reservoir framed by pine forests and sheer limestone cliffs. The stone-clad dam combines engineering and monumental beauty, resembling a fortress more than a utilitarian structure. The water is a vivid turquoise due to limestone deposits, creating a stunning visual contrast with the surrounding cliffs. Nearby, the Sillón del Rey commemorates King Alfonso XIII signing the completion of the project. The site blends natural grandeur with early 20th-century architectural elegance, reflecting the prestige and ambition of the engineers of the time.

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