|  |  MALAGA'S very own Lake District is reached through catus stewn countryside just 10 minutes from El Chorro. The lakes of the Guadalhorce reservoir when viewed from afar glitter like on fire and close up the artificial lakes boast a stunning diversity of wildlife. The three lakes were created in 1921 when a 200m high dam was built across the Guadalhorce river gorge known as the GARGANTA DEL CHORRO. Eagles can be seen circle around the sheer limestone cliffs.
This is a very popular place in the Summer, but the shores are as so vast it is easy to find a picnic spot for sunbathing and swimming. |
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 There is an excellent restaurant, El Kioskol which has a delightful terrace for the Summer and blazing log fire for the Winter. After a brisk walk along the lake shores the food goes down with a glass or two of wine in a very convivial setting.
Heading back from the lakes stop at the Moorish ruins of BOBASTRO, built in the 10th century the once fortified village was the headquarters of Umar Ibn Hafsien, the man who lead the revolt against the Caliph of CORDOBA. Little remains of the ruined village except the church's, monumental arches, but an intangible atmosphere still hangs over the deserted village, whilst the views over the olive groves and countryside are simply stunning. |
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 LOS BERMEJALES in the Province of GRANADA is an unspoilt beach with spectacular, pine clad hills and the Sierra beyond. Opened in 1958 this was the first concrete dam in the Province and was to store water for irrigation for the area. The River Cacin Canyon with its vertical sandstone walls is very near, and the beach is a good place to swim, row, canoe, sail or fish, and is never over crowded even in summer. |
 25 minutes from CASTRIL is LAKE NEGRATIN where the identifying feature of the region of BAZA is Mount Jabalcon at 1492 m, where hang gliders use the mountain as a launch, and the lake itself is popular with picinic areas with barbecues.
GRANADA Province has a number of Embalse and the San Clemunte just 15 minutes from CASTRIL is another seasonal lake with recreational facilities. The Embalse de Bolera again only 15 minutes from CASTRIL is the second largest nature reserve and lake in the region and has beautiful, crystal, clear blue water for Summer swimming, picnics and canoeing. |
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 The thermal baths at ZUJAR are renowned for their healing qualities and the water comes directly from Lake Negratin and is a constant 38 degrees. You can also enjoy a meal at the excellent restaurant with stunning views of the lake and mountains.
CADIZ Province has a number of fresh water lagoons and the Laguna de Medina Natural Park close to Bahia de Cadiz sees overwintering of waterfowl and is a breeding ground for birds. Covering many hectares of protected area the lake may dry up in a drought. |
 SEVILLE Province has three saltwater lakes, Laguna de Zarractin, Laguna Arjona and Laguna Alcaparrosa covering 1161 ha and provides habitat for birds in the nearby Guadalquivir delta. The lakes are seasonal and best visited in the Winter or Spring.
ANDALUCIA has many lakes and lagoons, too many to mention, all with their own beauty, we have just given you a small example on your travels find out many more for yourself, you will never be disappointed. |
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