The Alcántara II reservoir was the one with the highest capacity built in Spain and the second in Europe until 1990, with its 3,162 cubic hectometers and a length of 91 kilometers. Its lightened gravity dam and double buttress, formed by 19 independent triangular profile elements, brings together the confluent waters of the Tajo, the Alagón and the Tiétar (these last two are tributaries of the first).

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One of the largest reservoirs in Spain. An incredible outdoor landscape for your adventure with many hiking trails around this biodiverse body of water.

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1. Ermita Virgen de los Hitos from Alcántara — circular by the Ruta de la Lana

18.0km

04:46

180m

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

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Elevation 260 m

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Saturday 7 February

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5°C

53 %

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Location: Alcántara, Brozas, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain

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View of the José María de Oriol-Alcántara II Reservoir — GR-113

1. Ermita Virgen de los Hitos from Alcántara — circular by the Ruta de la Lana

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