Buendía – ruins of Santa María de Poyos
The ruins of Santa María de Poyos, left under water by the Buendía dam, give access to one of the deepest zones of the reservoir at about 30 m. Pike, pumpkinseed and a turtle are listed for the site. Visibility is better in cold winter water and after dry years.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Inland Caves, Reservoirs & Rivers
- Area: Guadalajara – Entrepeñas & Buendía reservoirs
- Depth: 0–30 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: lake, reservoir, ruins
- Coordinates: 40.4305442, -2.748968 (approximate)
- Highlights: village ruins flooded by the Buendía dam, one of the deepest parts of the reservoir, northern pike, pumpkinseed, turtle
- 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).