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Parks #24 in Pamplona

Depósitos de Mendillorri

4.6 · 534 reviews
Quiet, educational, and panoramic.
Depósitos de Mendillorri, C. Concejo de Ustarroz, 12, 31016 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
Interesting facts
1

The facility manages the potable water supply for the entire metropolitan area of Pamplona.

2

The reservoirs are built partially underground to utilize natural thermal insulation for water quality maintenance.

3

The site features a specific space dedicated to the history of water supply in the region, dating back to the 18th-century Subiza aqueduct.

4

The park landscape was designed to mimic the natural topography of the Mendillorri hill.

5

The education center uses interactive models to demonstrate how water is filtered and distributed to local households.

Overview

Depósitos de Mendillorri is a water management facility in Pamplona that functions as both a functional hydraulic infrastructure and a public park. The site houses the water storage tanks for the Mancomunidad de la Comarca de Pamplona. A dedicated education center operates within the facility to explain the integrated water cycle to the public. The park area surrounding the tanks provides elevated views of the Pamplona basin. The structural design integrates green spaces atop the underground reservoirs. It serves as a hub for environmental education programs and workshops.

Photo spot

The highest grassy knoll within the park area provides the most expansive 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Insider tips

Visit the education center first to understand the hydraulic significance of the park before exploring the grounds.

Carry binoculars if you want to take advantage of the panoramic views of the city skyline from the hill.

Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding residential neighborhood, which was built around the natural landscape.

What to avoid

Do not treat the landscaped mounds strictly as recreational playgrounds, as they are functioning infrastructure covers.

Good to know

The information center operates on a seasonal schedule and typically requires prior booking for guided group visits; it is closed on certain public holidays.

Etiquette

Respect the educational purpose of the facility; maintain a quiet demeanor near the building entrances.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-1.5 hours
Best time to visit
Late afternoon during spring or autumn for clear visibility and comfortable walking temperatures.
Address
Depósitos de Mendillorri, C. Concejo de Ustarroz, 12, 31016 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
42.811, -1.622
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Details
Education FocusWater cycle and regional hydraulic history
FacilitiesUnderground water reservoirs and visitor center

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-1.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Late afternoon during spring or autumn for clear visibility and comfortable walking temperatures..

The highest grassy knoll within the park area provides the most expansive 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Close by you'll find Encierro/Entzierroa Monument, Catedral Metropolitana de Santa María la Real de Pamplona, Jardines de la Taconera.