Description
This small reservoir, attached between dense pine trees and high mountains, is a pleasant surprise for visitors because the water level is usually high and actually looks like a narrow lake. The water enters from the Segura River, once it leaves La Toba, and continues from 4 to 5 kilometres to the dam. Depending on the amount of sunlight present, the water in the tank can acquire a variety of different aspects, from an intense blue to an emerald green, which only adds to the mysteries that are already hidden under its surface.
Under these waters is the old Casicas house; the dam that created this reservoir to store water for the Miller hydropower plant was completed in 1957, and once the water of the Segura River began to pour into the house it became the home only of the trout and barbs that were born in the new reservoir.
Testimony of the continuity of the house is its church, a simple rectangular structure very damaged by the passage of time but still serenely rises from the reservoir on a mound, surrounded by oaks, pans and pans.
Leonate vultures are a common view of the reservoir; the surrounding mountains offer an ideal shelter for these rapacious birds and also provide spectacular viewpoints from which to enjoy their views. The views from Puntal de la Misa, Umbria de los Eguijones and the peak of the Mahalon are possibly the most impressive in this area.
We recommend...
- In summer it is difficult to resist the temptation to leave the vehicle in one of the accesses to the reservoir and enjoy a bath in a true mountain lake. It is also an excellent place to practice piragüism.
- A circular route part of the church of Las Casicas and surrounds the entire reservoir, crossing several villages with beautiful views of Anchuricas. The route is marked PR-A 128.
UBICATION
The reservoir of Anchuricas can be reached from Segura de la Sierra or Santiago de la Espada. From Segura de la Sierra, follow the provincial road JF-7038 to Rio Madera and continue towards La Toba. After passing the detour that leads to the village of La Toba, you will see the reservoir on the right. The same path leads to Miller's Boards and ascends to Santiago de la Sword.
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