Presa de Soria
Presa de Soria, or Embalse de Soria, is one of the most important waterworks in Gran Canaria, and it matters for a very practical reason: it stores water for irrigation in a landscape where every drop counts. The reservoir sits beside the small settlement that shares its name, between Mogán and San Bartolomé de Tirajana, so it’s tied directly to the island’s agricultural backbone. What makes it especially striking is its scale. This is the largest dam in the Canary Islands by both height and volume, a title that gives you a sense of how ambitious the project was. It took 10 years to build, from 1962 to 1972, right in the period when major infrastructure was reshaping how the island managed its water supply. …
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