Dolmen of Guadalperal
Dolmen de Guadalperal
This 7,000-year-old megalithic wonder covered by a Franco-era reservoir emerges in times of drought.

📜 7,000-year-old megalithic monument, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge.
🔍 Located in Peraleda de la Mata, Spain, it emerges from the Valdecañas Reservoir during droughts.

Why Go

🗿 Witness an ancient burial site from the fifth millennium BC
🌊 Rare opportunity to see a monument usually submerged
📜 Explore a site with around 100 standing stones, some with unique engravings

Why Avoid

⚠️ Access is difficult, requiring a hike through private property
💧 Only visible during severe droughts, check water levels before visiting
🚧 No tourist infrastructure, bring your own water

Tips

🧭 Ask locals for help with directions as the shoreline fluctuates
🏞️ Consider visiting nearby Roman temple "Temple of Marble" if the dolmen is submerged

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