Aldeadávila Dam

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Aldeadávila Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Duero River in Spain, near the border with Portugal. The nearest town is Aldeadávila de la Ribera in the Province of Salamanca, about 11.3 kilometres to the east. The nearest Portuguese town is Fornos in Bragança District, about 8 kilometres to the southwest. The Portuguese side of the river around the dam site lies within the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. ()

Local name: Presa de Aldeadávila Opened: 1962 (62 years ago)Length: 820 ftHeight: 459 ftReservoir area: 1.41 mi²Coordinates: 41°12'42"N, 6°41'10"W

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Castile and LeónSpain

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Aldeadávila Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Masueco, Aldeadávila de la Ribera.

5.1 miE
Area
Masueco, Arribes del Duero Natural Park
130 min walk • Masueco is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. As of 2016 the municipality has a population of 325 inhabitants.
3.6 miE
Village
Aldeadávila de la Ribera
92 min walk • One of the main attractions in Aldeadávila de la Ribera is the Aldeadávila Dam, which is a marvel of engineering and a sight to behold. Visitors can take a guided tour of the dam to learn about its history and significance, and also enjoy breathtaking views of the...

Aldeadávila Dam

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Aldeadávila Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Masueco, Arribes del Duero Natural Park

Aldeadávila de la Ribera