Río Tajo – Poza de Óvila

A pool with a sandy beach on the Tajo near the Monastery of Santa María de Óvila, about 5 m deep.

Facts

• Region: Spain – Inland Caves, Reservoirs & Rivers
• Area: Guadalajara – River Tajo & Alto Tajo pools
• Depth: 0–5 m
• Level: beginner
• Current: moderate
• Type: river, pool, shore
• Coordinates: 40.7069076, -2.5721742 (approximate)
• Highlights: sandy-beach pool, near the Monastery of Santa María de Óvila
• 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).

Sources

• https://www.buceoh2o.com/inmersiones/poza-ovila.html
• https://www.buceoh2o.com/inmersiones/