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The Top 10 Lakes around La Axarquía

Looking to visit the best lakes around La Axarquía? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of La Axarquía’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Guadalhorce Estuary Nature Reserve

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Located at the mouth of the Guadalhorce River near Málaga, the Desembocadura del Guadalhorce Nature Reserve is one of the most important wetlands in Andalusia. This approximately 67-hectare protected area …

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La Viñuela Reservoir

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The reservoir La Viñuela northeast of Málaga is a great and especially quiet hiking destination. Apart from shepherds, we hardly met anyone there. If it rains little in the summer …

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Agujero Reservoir

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Beautiful small and idyllic lake near Málaga. Unfortunately not completely clean and you can find a lot of garbage here. Nevertheless, a trip is worthwhile.

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Laguna Grande Observatory

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It is a getaway to nature and it is close to the city of Malaga.

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El Limonero Dam

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Note opening times (summer opening hours and winter opening hours)
If the gate is closed, a path can also be used on the right side.

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Viewpoint

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Beautiful around the reservoir. After rain there are parts with sticky clay, but the majority is very doable.

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Poza Batán

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Beautiful water collection basin with water line to refresh. The pool is fenced. The water is bright green and clear. A concrete levada with water leads to the pool.

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Parque del Oeste

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Park built in the 90s with gardens, a lake, some areas with tables to eat, sports courts, swings...

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View of Málaga and La Viñuela Reservoir from the Repeater

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A chilisima high

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View of Embalse de la Viñuela from Periana

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One of the best viewpoints in the Axarquía region, with views of the Viñuela Reservoir and, on clear days, the sea in the background, 25 km away.

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The Top 10 Lakes around La Axarquía

Guadalhorce Estuary Nature Reserve

La Viñuela Reservoir

Agujero Reservoir

Laguna Grande Observatory

El Limonero Dam

Viewpoint

Poza Batán

Parque del Oeste

View of Málaga and La Viñuela Reservoir from the Repeater

View of Embalse de la Viñuela from Periana

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