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The Quiebrajano reservoir is located about 25 km from the capital, and is used to store water for human consumption, which is why bathing or the use of boats is not permitted. Currently you cannot access the viewpoint without knowing the reason for such prohibition.

It is the area where the dam is located that retains water for human consumption in the capital, and to also serve different populations near Jaén.

It is a structure built to provide elevation and enjoy the views of the Quiebrajano dam. It has usually been closed to the public for a few months, but fortunately at that time the access doors were open.

La Charca park is a great stop on a hot summer day. The pond and the irrigation system and the importance of this spring are collected in the Chronicles of Constable Iranzo which, already in the year 1469, mention the Old Fountain and the irrigation of the Huertas de Pegalajar.

Built in 1976 to collect water from the Quiebrajano River. The water level of the reservoir changes drastically from year to year depending on rainfall. Access to the reservoir, which is located in a steep basin, is via a road tunnel.

Now the entrance to the viewpoint of the reservoir is not allowed, but it can be seen from other different points.

Storage reservoir built on the Quiebrajano river, in the province of Jaén. It belongs to the Guadalquivir hydrographic basin and was built in 1976. Its waters flooded 12 houses and forced the displacement of about 50 people, inhabitants of those houses and of the village of "El Parrizoso".