Patrimony

RIOSEQUILLO

Located on the right bank of the Riosequillo reservoir, it has one of the largest swimming pools in the Community of Madrid, with a capacity of more than two thousand people. It has green and sports areas, as well as a playground for children. It has a circuit of bio-fitness and rest areas. Both the pool and changing rooms are adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Managed by the Buitrago del Lozoya cityhall.

Riosequillo Recreation Area
Carretera Madrid-Irún, km 74
28730 Buitrago del Lozoya (Madrid)

CERVERA MARINA

It is located in the reservoir of El Atazar, the largest in the Community of Madrid, within the municipality of Cervera de Buitrago. This recreational area is the only nautical base in the region that has a sailing school adapted for people with reduced mobility. In addition to sailing, you can also practice windsurfing and rowing, as well as rent beached places.

Nautical base of the Marina
Calle de la Iglesia s/n
28193 Cervera de Buitrago
Telephone: 912 932 047 (Monday to Friday,  09:00 - 19:00 hours)

BRAVO MURILLO PARK

Inaugurated at the end of 2020, the Bravo Murillo Park runs parallel to Bravo Murillo Street and to the west facade of the Second Deposit of Canal de Isabel II, the oldest of which is operated by the company. A vertical garden composed of 15 different species has been installed on part of the wall of this deposit.

The facility, with more than 3,700 square meters, has a children's play area, adapted for children with different abilities, and another for physical activity, also adapted for people with reduced mobility. In addition, it has a walking space with sustainable pavement, 50 trees, about 1000 shrubs and garden areas.

Calle de Bravo Murillo, 42
28003 Madrid

Winter hours: Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m.

Summer hours: Monday to Sunday, from 09.00 to 22:00

RÍOS ROSAS PARK

Opened at the end of 2018, Ríos Rosas Park is located in the immediate vicinity of the central offices of Canal de Isabel II. It is built next to the Santa Engracia High Deposit.

The surface of the park is approximately 2,500 square meters. It has a triangular shape and several trails, more than 20 plant species, numerous benches, double-height fountains and a small playground with several adapted games.

Calle de Santa Engracia, 125
28003 Madrid

Winter hours: Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. 

Summer hours: Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. 

TERCER DEPÓSITO PARK

It offers free spaces, gardens and areas for sports practice - 1.2-kilometre walking track, 8 paddle tennis courts, soccer field 11 and soccer field 7-. After its recent remodelling, the Tercer Depósito Park has more than 55,000 square metres of green areas, 1000 trees and 100 new shrubs.  This park is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility and offers entertainment options for all ages, including a children's play area adapted for children with behavioral disorders or visual and hearing deficits.

The sports facilities are managed by Ocio y Deporte Canal. Check the activities here.

 Avenida de Filipinas, 11
28046 Madrid

Hours (all year): Monday to Sunday, from 07:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m.

CUARTO DEPÓSITO PARK

Inaugurated at the end of 2004, Cuarto Depósito Park is located near Plaza de Castilla. It is built on the roof of the Fourth Canal Water Tank, which is still in use today.

The area of the park is of approximately 45,000 square meters and has open spaces and green areas equipped with ponds, pergolas and rose gardens. Also, the park contains Arte Canal Exhibition Centre.

Paseo de la Castellana
28046 Madrid

Winter hours: Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m.

Summer hours: Monday to Sundat from 09:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.

PONTÓN DE LA OLIVA

Located on the Lozoya River, this pontoon is one of the emblematic works of Canal de Isabel II, as it marks the beginning of the water supply to Madrid. It was designed by two famous engineers, Juan Rafo and Juan de Ribera, and its technical execution, by engineer Lucio del Valle, was full of complications. The main problem arose when it was found that the dam had been founded on clay and gypsum soil. Despite many efforts, no remedy was found to solve the problems of seepage and scouring that occurred.

EL VILLAR DAM

In 1869 the works began for the construction of this dam located in the municipality of Puentes Viejas. El Villar was the first gravity arch dam to be built in Europe and the highest in Spain. Its unique construction represents a true milestone, not only in the history of Canal de Isabel II, but also in the panorama of Spanish public works. Its design is the merit of the engineers Boix and Morer. Today, almost a century and a half after its entry into service, the dam is still in perfect working order.

HISTORICAL TANKS 

The first terminal deposits, of Roman inspiration and hidden from our eyes, constitute a leading element since they fulfil the indispensable function of accommodating the continuous flow of water supply to the city's consumption, with great daily, weekly and seasonal irregularities. The Campo de Guardias, located on Bravo Murillo Street, was Canal's first buried deposit. Its façade is decorated with an ornamental fountain that houses an allegory of the Lozoya River and was executed in 1858 by Sabino de Medina.

FIRST WATER TOWER

At the beginning of the 20th century, the insufficient capacity of the buried tanks in the Santa Engracia area, which supplied water by gravity to the houses located below 670m of altitude, was confirmed. Thus, with the construction of the First Elevated Deposit, with the pumping of the buried water in the immediate deposits, it was possible to guarantee the supply up to the highest floors of the new homes in the Salamanca, Chamberí and Cuatro Caminos areas. Its facade shows influences from the architecture of the time. In the mid-1980s, the warehouse tower was restored and converted into an exhibition hall.