Alcorlo reservoir – beach and Ruinas Negras
Dive from the beach at Alcorlo reservoir over a bottom of slate and sand to the 'Ruinas Negras', piles of slate stones and wall remains from a vanished settlement, down to about 18 m. The fish guide lists common barbel and black bass, and a freshwater sponge.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Inland Caves, Reservoirs & Rivers
- Area: Guadalajara – Alcorlo & Palmaces reservoirs
- Depth: 0–18 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: lake, reservoir, ruins
- Coordinates: 41.0211545, -3.0210708 (approximate)
- Highlights: slate and sand bottom, 'Ruinas Negras' slate-stone ruins and walls, common barbel, black bass, freshwater sponge
- Tips: Buceo H2o (the Guadalajara dive centre that publishes this site) lists no dive rules or level for it; the level here is an estimate from the depth. Reservoir levels change with rainfall and drought, so the exact position is approximate – confirm the meeting point and conditions with the centre. Fresh water needs extra weight and a thermocline-ready suit (cold below about 6 m).