Ullíbarri-Gamboa
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Ullíbarri-Gamboa (at Euskara and officially Ganboa Uribarri) is a municipality in the municipality of Arrazua-Ubarrundia, province of Álava Basque Country (Spain). Ullíbarri-Gamboa means Villaornew town of Gamboa in Basque, where Gamboa the name of the vicariate to which he belonged this population and that of a neighboring fraternity, which did not belong Ullíbarri however, since it was integrated into the fellowship of Ubarrundia.The Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir hosts has long been a distinguished and growing recreational use of the Natural Environment of recognized social value, contributing to the Nature Tourism a peculiar mark of quality in the Historical Territory of Álava. Being one of the main reservoir of drinking water in Alava and Vizcaya, the Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir gives life to an environment that has taken advantage of the changes that humans introduce into the landscape, and conforms to their expense aquatic environments high environmental value.
Wedged between the Alava Plain and the mountains of the watershed north of the historic territory, a transition zone between oceanic and continental interior of the Iberian peninsula, the natural environment combines oak and oaks with areas of dense banks, lake and marsh ecosystems with large water bodies and urban areas and playgrounds, making possible human use compatible with conservation of natural resources.
The serene ride, bird watching, cycling, picnicking, swimming, activities Interpretation of Nature or the mere contemplation of the landscape are particularly suitable activities to be carried out in the Provincial Parks Garaio and Landa, the Ornithological Park Mendixur within the Ramsar area of the tailings dam Ullíbarri-Gamboa, and the Green Road which runs along its banks.
Location
This village of 60 habitantsn(2001) is known mainly for its name to the Ullíbarri-Gamboa (or Zadorra), whose dam is built nearby. Ullíbarri Marsh is the largest in the Basque Country (220 Hm 3) and plays a triple role, that of supplying water to Álava and Vizcaya, to regulate river flow and the Zadorra serve as a recreational area, one of the most frequented in summer. The dam of the reservoir (gravity) is located between the villages of Ullíbarri and Arroyabe.
Construction dates
The construction of the dam since 1947 and during the 1950 completely changed the life and appearance of the people, because even if the center of the town (the church) and most of the houses narrowly escaped being a water banks of the reservoir, the majority of farmland were flooded, residents must reorient their activities mainly to farming or being forced to migrate to the city of Vitoria.
I need help!! please!! Ullíbarri position at the edge of the dam has given the people of special scenic beauty that attracts visitors and has also motivated the construction of some second homes in the village. As most prominent example of the activities related to the dam is in Ullíbarri-Gamboa are the facilities and the Yacht Club Pier Vitoria. The club is located 15 minutes from Vitoria and primarily promotes the activity of sailing and windsurfing activities fully sustainable with the environment of the reservoir. In summer up north wind force 4 after noon ideal for windsurfing and cools the environment. i need help please!!!!!
Characteristics
Ullíbarri position at the edge of the dam has given the people of special scenic beauty that attracts visitors and has also motivated the construction of some second homes in the village. As most prominent example of the activities related to the dam is in Ullíbarri-Gamboa are the facilities and the Yacht Club Pier Vitoria. The club is located 15 minutes from Vitoria and primarily promotes the activity of sailing and windsurfing activities fully sustainable with the environment of the reservoir. In summer up north wind force 4 after noon ideal for windsurfing and cools the environment.
Path of the reservoir
There is also a path that you can do by Ullibarri Gamboa.A 45-mile pedestrian and mountain bike, divided into two circuits of 13 and 33 respectively kilometros will allow you to experience the rich natural landscape and Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir in the heart of the Historical Territory of Álava. Recreational parks, beaches, floating walkways, oak forests and wetlands of high ecological value are just some of the attractions that this route offers.
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