Gorg Blau

Nestled between the towering peaks of Puig Major and Puig de Massanella, Gorg Blau is an artificial reservoir on the picturesque island of Majorca in the Balearic Islands.

Since its creation in 1971, Gorg Blau, along with the neighboring Cúber reservoir, has served as a crucial water source for Palma and its surrounding areas, supporting the region’s demand for drinking water. The reservoir is fed by the Torrent del Gorg Blau, also known as Sa Fosca, a tributary to the Torrent de Pareis, and it received official recognition as a natural monument by the Government of the Balearic Islands in 2003.

Adding to its significance, Gorg Blau is part of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cultural and natural value. The area was originally known as Gorg Blau, a once-famous tributary of the Torrent de Pareis, which was spanned by a bridge leading to the town of Sóller. In 1906, the establishment of a hydroelectric dam marked the creation of the reservoir in Majorca’s region of Cals Reis, which led to the removal of the original bridge and a road’s diversion through a car tunnel. Before the reservoir’s construction, the scenic beauty of the surroundings captivated artists, poets, and painters who were drawn to where the water met the bridge and cliffs, immortalizing its charm in their works.

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