Zahara-El Gastor Reservoir — Local services in El Gastor

This place is beautiful. Wild flowers everywhere. We stopped to have a picnic under a tree and to take photos of the lovely views.

A nice winding path leads down to the side of the water, we followed that for a distance but did not go all the way down to the water. Another less defined path leads up to the top of a hill where the views are even better.

The less defined path is quite steep and there are many loose stones underfoot. Probably best to be wearing decent shoes or trainers although you could do it wearing sandals if you were careful.

Several parking areas with plenty space for a number of cars. Lovely relaxing place with many different birds flying, singing and generally making the place...

The Zahara-El Gastor Reservoir (Embalse in Spanish), located in the middle of mountains, is a impressive and massive reservoir in Zahara de la Sierra. Not only is it a spectacular sight, the reservoir also offers water activities including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and camping and picnicking and because of this, since being built in 1992, it has made the historic and peaceful village of Zahara de la Sierra an even more popular...

When traveling around this part of Andalusia, you must visit the town of Zahara de la Sierra. Picturesquely situated on a hill with a castle on its top, from where you will be able to admire the views like from a postcard. The water reservoir with its turquoise water makes a great impression and while walking along the paths above the town or touring the area you will find many places where you will have to stop to enjoy this...