The Cuzcurrita de Rio Tirón Dam is a hydraulic engineering structure located in the town of Cuzcurrita, in the heart of the region of La Rioja. It is an impressive structure that was built in the year of XVIIIth century with the aim of regulating the flow of the River Tirón and being able to use the water to irrigate the land in the area.
The Cuzcurrita de Rio Tirón Dam is a stone masonry vault type structure located on the course of the river Tirón, as it passes through the town of Cuzcurrita. The dam has a total length of about 100 metres and a height of about 14 metres.
The main function of the dam is to regulate the flow of the river Tirón, allowing water to be stored in the reservoir formed at the back and released in times of drought or for irrigating the land in the area. In addition, the dam is also one of the main tourist attractions in the area, since its impressive construction and its privileged location The dam is an ideal place to visit and admire the scenic beauty of the area. You can access the dam by taking a pleasant walk from the village, here is more information about the route of the Cuzcurrita Dam.
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An ideal place to visit and bathe
Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron Dam is located in the town of Cuzcurrita, in the region of La Rioja, Spain. The dam is located in the middle of the Tirón river, at about 15 kilometres east of the city of Haro and some 60 kilometres south of the city of Bilbao.
Although the dam is not a designated bathing area, it is possible to take a bath in the area in summer when the river flow decreases. However, extreme caution is advised as the area is not monitored and there are no specific safety measures for bathing.
A bath in Cuzcurrita de Rio Tirón: a marvel of hydraulic engineering
The Cuzcurrita de Rio Tirón reservoir is easily accessible. To get there, just follow the signs on the road that runs through the village. There are also several hiking and cycling routes that allow you to reach the dam and enjoy a day of nature and sport in the area.
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