Embalse de Sichar
1960 concrete gravity dam on the Mijares with a wide lake, built for irrigation control and power above Onda.
The Embalse de Sichar, also written Sitjar, spreads below Onda on the Mijares river. Its 1960 concrete gravity dam, 58 m high, holds a lake of 317 ha and 49.3 hm3 that regulates irrigation water and feeds power generation, a working reservoir rather than a leisure lake.
The dam
The dam point lies in the Onda term about 6 km from the town, with viewpoints along the nearby tracks. The scale of the wall and the open water set against the Plana Baixa hills make it a short engineers stop more than a swimming place: no bathing regime is documented here.
Tips for your visit
Come for the views and the bank walks, not for a swim, since bathing is unverified. Exact parking is unconfirmed, so use the track viewpoints with care. You need a car to reach the dam. The stop combines well with the Espadán foothills around the Salto de la Novia and with Serra on the way back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sichar reservoir?
A 1960 concrete gravity dam on the Mijares, 58 m high, holding 317 ha and 49.3 hm3 for irrigation control and power above Onda.
Can you swim in it?
No. No bathing regime is documented here, so come for the views and bank walks, not for a swim.
How do I get there?
Yes, you need a car. The dam lies about 6 km from Onda with viewpoints along nearby tracks and no confirmed parking.
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