The Campillo Lagoon is located in Rivas Vaciamadrid, within the Southeast Regional Park, about 20 km from Madrid. It is a protected natural area, ideal for peaceful walks and outdoor activities.
Origin: Artificial, formed in the 1960s and 70s after the extraction of aggregates in the Jarama River basin. Water from the aquifer filled the excavations and over time became a wetland with great biodiversity.

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December 11, 2024

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This lagoon is artificial in origin, created from the extraction of aggregates in the Jarama River basin during the 1960s and 1970s.
It is an ideal place to enjoy nature, go hiking or cycling. The lagoon is approximately 5.5 km long and its average depth is 6 metres, although in some areas it can reach 20 metres. In addition, it has a natural resources interpretation centre that organises workshops and educational activities.

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November 12, 2025

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The Campillo Lagoon is located in the Southeast Regional Park, in the Spanish municipality of Rivas-Vaciamadrid, in the Community of Madrid. Its origin lies in the former gravel quarrying that took place in the Jarama River basin during the 1960s and 70s. Excavation went below the water table, and when quarrying ceased and the surrounding area was restored, this lagoon emerged, measuring approximately 4 kilometers in diameter and covering 35 hectares. After El Porcal Lagoon, it is the largest lagoon in the Southeast Regional Park. A peaceful place to relax, with numerous benches.

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