El Atazar Dam

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El Atazar Dam is an arch dam built near Madrid, Spain on the Lozoya River, very close to where the Lozoya joins the Jarama. The curved design of the dam is optimum for the narrow gorge in which it was built to retain water in the reservoir. Arch dams are thin and require less material to construct than other dam types. ()

Alternative names: Length: 172 ftHeight: 440 ftCoordinates: 40°54'44"N, 3°28'23"W

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El Atazar Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Santa María de la Varga, Watchtower of El Berrueco, Watchtower of Arrebatacapas, Patones.

4.9 miS
Church
Church of Santa María de la Varga
125 min walk • The Church of Santa María de la Varga is a former church located in Uceda, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1991. Built atop a former mosque, the church was erected in a Romanesque style in the 13th century by the Archbishop of Toledo, D. Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada.
4.3 miSW
Tower
Watchtower of El Berrueco
109 min walk • The Watchtower of El Berrueco, also known as the Watchtower of Torrepedrera is a watchtower of Islamic origin located in El Berrueco, Spain. It is situated close to the El Altazar dam, atop a 1030 m hill in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.
7.2 miSW
Tower
Watchtower of Arrebatacapas
184 min walk • The Watchtower of Arrebatacapas is a watchtower located in Torrelaguna, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.
4 miS
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Patones
102 min walk • The village is characterized by its traditional stone houses and narrow cobblestone streets, creating a timeless atmosphere that transports visitors back in time. The surrounding natural landscape is equally impressive, with rugged cliffs, lush forests,...
4.8 miW
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El Berrueco
124 min walk • One of the highlights of El Berrueco is the breathtaking Pantano del Atazar, a reservoir surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. Visitors can partake in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and picnicking, all while taking in the serene...
4.8 miS
Locality
Uceda
124 min walk • Uceda is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 1,575 inhabitants. The church of Santa María de la Varga stands in the town.
4.5 miE
Locality
Valdepeñas de la Sierra
115 min walk • Valdepeñas de la Sierra is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 200 inhabitants.
5.4 miS
Locality
Torremocha de Jarama
139 min walk • Torremocha de Jarama is a municipality of the Community of Madrid, Spain.