Boadella Reservoir

#406 among destinations in Spain

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Boadella reservoir is a reservoir located on the Muga river, near Darnius, Catalonia, Spain. The dam is located at Darnius while the main water body is also within the boundaries of Sant Llorenç de la Muga, Terrades and Maçanet de Cabrenys. Despite giving it its name to the reservoir, the municipality of Boadella i les Escaules is not located within its boundaries. The construction of the hydroelectric dam was completed in 1969 and was designed by chief engineer Eugenio Pinedo, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 60.2 hm³. The dam has a structural height of 63 m and a crest length of 250 m. ()

Local name: Embalse de Darnius Boadella Opened: 1969 (55 years ago)Area: 1.4 mi²Length: 820 ftHeight: 207 ftElevation: 591 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°20'52"N, 2°48'58"E

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Boadella Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Roure, Roc de Frausa, Cistella, Llers.

5.1 miE
Monastery
El Roure
131 min walk • The monastery of Santa María del Roure, referred to as El Roure by locals, is a ruined monastery to the northwest of Pont de Molins at the top of the Sierra de los Tramonts. Mostly Gothic-era portions of the building are preserved.
7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roc de Frausa
179 min walk • Roc de Frausa is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,421 metres above sea level.
5.7 miS
Locality
Cistella
146 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Cistella is the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. From the village, visitors can take a leisurely hike or bike ride through the rolling hills and vineyards, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.
6.1 miSE
Locality
Llers
155 min walk • Llers is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia...
1.6 miNE
Locality
Darnius
42 min walk • Darnius is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The first document where is related Darnius was dated in 983, and the written name was Darnicibus.
3.5 miNE
Locality
Agullana
89 min walk • The village is surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, making it a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the numerous hiking trails that wind through the countryside, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
5.6 miE
Village
Capmany
143 min walk • Capmany is a paradise for wine lovers, with its proximity to the renowned Empordà wine region. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the vineyards, sampling the local wines and learning about the traditional winemaking process.