Embalse del Bosquet

The Bosquet reservoir stands about 3 km south of Moixent, in la Costera, reached through the Sierra Gorda on the CV-651. It is an 18th century irrigation work holding river and spring water, declared a protected monument, ringed by pines with ravine walks around it.

Monument and landscape

The dam dates from 1770 and keeps its historic hydraulic layout, which gives the visit its point: water, stone and pine forest in one short walk. Spring is the best time, with the countryside green and the reservoir in good level; it can be visited all year. After summer the level is usually low; spring restores it.

The visit

It is an easy walk of about 2 hours, suited to families and popular at weekends, with signed lay-bys for parking. You get there by car; combine it with Xàtiva, a short drive away. There is no official bathing information, so treat it as a walking place, and carry water in the warm months.