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Must-see lake · Almeria, Andalusia

Embalse de Beninar

Embalse de Beninar is a lake in Almeria, Andalusia.

Embalse de Beninar: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Embalse de Beninar

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Embalse de Beninar — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.88574, -3.02719. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Embalse de Beninar full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Embalse de Beninar yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Embalse de Beninar?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Embalse de Beninar?

    Nearby: Faro de Adra (beach, 19 km), Baños de la Reina (fort, 19 km), Zona de protección de la Reserva Natural de la Albufera de Adra (sanctuary, 21 km), Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada (sanctuary, 28 km), Murgi (fort, 29 km), Mezquita de Busquìstar (fort, 31 km).

    Is Embalse de Beninar worth visiting?

    Embalse de Beninar is listed as a must-see lake in Andalusia on Spotwander.