Located near the town in Cuenca that gives it its name, it was inaugurated in 1958 at a height of 78.10 m and with a water reservoir capacity of 1,638 hm³ in an area of 8,194 ha. Its waters bathe, among others, the towns of Buendía, Alcocer, Alcohujate, Villalba del Rey. From it, you can access the route of the Hermitage of the Virgen de los Desamparados 'Favorite Site', which is worth visiting.

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LuisMi FC

December 3, 2021

A beautiful tour that takes you to an incredible place, 100% recommended

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Andrés Escribano Abad

March 31, 2024

The Embalse Dam and the entire area is very touristy, suitable for quiet hiking.

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Buendía, Alcarria, Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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