La Viñuela
Malaga · Andalusia · Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Capacity
165 hm³
Coordinates
36.875°N, 4.170°W
Operator
CHMS
Current fill
92.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
+42.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 165 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 148.5 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHMS |
| Province | Malaga |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 36.875, -4.170 · Open in Google Maps
About La Viñuela
As of June 9, 2026, La Viñuela is filled to 92.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 152 hm³ of water out of a maximum 165 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 149 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts), and it is 42.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Viñuela — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.3% (December 5, 2023) to a high of 92.7% (May 5, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHMS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin at 36.875°N, 4.170°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 92.1%
- Water stored
- 152 hm³
- Total capacity
- 165 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 149 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 42.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
- Operator
- CHMS
- Coordinates
- 36.875°N, 4.170°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 92.1% | 152 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 92.7% | 153 |
| 26 May 2026 | 92.7% | 153 |
| 19 May 2026 | 92.7% | 153 |
| 12 May 2026 | 92.7% | 153 |
| 5 May 2026 | 92.7% | 153 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 92.1% | 152 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 92.1% | 152 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 91.5% | 151 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 90.3% | 149 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 90.3% | 149 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 89.7% | 148 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Viñuela?
As of June 9, 2026, La Viñuela is at 92.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 152 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is La Viñuela reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, La Viñuela is high at 92.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at La Viñuela rising or falling?
The level at La Viñuela has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can La Viñuela hold?
La Viñuela has a total capacity of 165 hm³, of which about 149 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is La Viñuela reservoir located?
La Viñuela is located in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin (coordinates 36.875°N, 4.170°W).
What is La Viñuela used for?
La Viñuela is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHMS.