Acueducto Los Arcos

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Los Arcos Aqueduct in Alpuente is an impressive feat of hydraulic engineering dating back from the 17th century. Listed a Site of Cultural Interest, this historic site used to provide water for the village and irrigation for the agricultural land.

Acueducto Los Arcos, Los Arcos Aqueduct in Alpuente, is an impressive feat of hydraulic engineering and an excellent historic and cultural heritage site in the area. Listed a Site of Cultural Interest, the aqueduct is an iconic monument that has withstood the passing of time, telling the story of how humans have shaped the landscape to supply the village with water and irrigation for the agricultural land. Built in the 17th century, the aqueduct is 265.5m long and is curved at the start, a defining feature of its architecture. The structure is a total of 1.2m wide while the water canal is 0.33m wide, U-shaped and with a 1.5% slope, enabling the water to flow.

Los Arcos Aqueduct is an historic representation of the way in which the communities of the past adapted to the natural resources to take advantage of them. The aqueduct is included in the village’s coat of arms, a clear recognition of its cultural and symbolic importance for the local community. Los Arcos shares architectural similarities with the nearby aqueduct in Alboi (Genovés), though it is longer and older. Both aqueducts are treasures of Valencian heritage and a great attraction for lovers of history, architecture and hydraulic engineering.