Burguillo Reservoir

The Burguillo Reservoir is located in the basin of River Alberche in the Avila province, in the towns of Tiemblo and Barroco. A perfect place to relax and forget a few hours of your routine.

If you live in Madrid, you will enjoy these plans. About 100 kilometers from the capital you can find this charming place.

The Burguillo reservoir is one of the most popular getaways in Madrid since it is a great place to enjoy nature. It is also a great place to do nautical activities such as sailing.

In the Burguillo Reservoir there are different kinds of activities, but it is a fundamental place for practicing sailing and will give you a really incredible local experience. You will enjoy not only a wonderful and quiet outing, but also the natural space of the Valle de Iruelas Nature Reserve.

In our activities for the Burguillo Reservoir you will find:
- Days of basic sailing.
- Days of maneuvering and trimming.
- Course for the Licencia de Navegación (formerly Titulín).
- Prácticas de navegación y de radio.
- Courses for iniciación de vela.

You will enjoy nature to the fullest, being in the middle of a reservoir, listening to the sound of water, the breeze and the nature of the Valle de Iruelas Nature Reserve.
There we can find diversity and plants in its waters. We can also observe birds like the red rocker, sparrow or eagle.

The Burguillo Reservoir is popularly known as the "Beach of Madrid" where there are 14 kilometers of beach and, once you're out sailing, you can cool off with a swim.

How do I get to the Burguillo Reservoir?

The best way to get there is by the Navaluenga highway towards Tiemblo.
From Madrid: you must exit at M-501 past San Martin de Valdeiglesias. Take the N-403 to Avila up to PK 95, exiting at Valle de Iruelas.