Nature

L’Assut d’Antella

L’Assut d’Antella (Weir of Antella) is an essential part of the hydraulic infrastructure of the Acequia Real del Júcar, since it works as a dam that diverts part of its water from the river to the ditch.

Considered as a river beach with a height of 3 meters at the top and a length of the dam of 315 meters, we find the Assut d’Antella between the river Xúquer and the buttresses of the Sierra de Tous.

Undoubtedly, the Assut d’Antella is the best-known natural area in the town, and for which hundreds of tourists come to visit Antella every year, and be able to enjoy the waters of the river swimming with friends or family. In addition, its importance can be identified in one fell swoop by finding it represented on the town’s coat of arms.

Photography: J. A. Tovar