Alberche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alberche |
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The Alberche near Aldea del Fresno
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| Country | Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Fuente Alberche, Ávila Province 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| River mouth | Tagus 373 m (1,224 ft) |
| Length | 100 km (62 mi) |
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| Progression | Tagus→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin size | 4,108 km2 (1,586 sq mi) |
| Tagus Basin | |
The Alberche is a river in the provinces of Ávila, Madrid and Toledo, central Spain. It begins its course at 1,800 m in Fuente Alberche, San Martín de la Vega del Alberche municipal term, Ávila Province. It forms the natural division between the Sierra de Gredos and the Sierra de Guadarrama, in the Sistema Central.
The Alberche flows roughly from NW to SE and bends sharply midway in its course to flow from NE to SW. It meets the Tagus a few kilometres east of Talavera de la Reina. This river has the following dams along its course: Burguillo, Charco del Cura, San Juan, Picadas and Cazalegas. Alberche Beach is a sandy beach stretch on the banks of the Alberche River, a favorite spot for vacationers from Madrid.
Tributaries
- Gaznata
- Cofio
- Perales
See also
In Spanish: Alberche para niños
