Map of Spanish Nuclear Sites
Spain’s nuclear power sector plays a significant role in the country’s energy landscape. The nation currently operates seven nuclear reactors across five power plants, which collectively contribute about 20% of Spain’s electricity generation. These reactors are primarily located in the regions of Catalonia, Extremadura, and Castile-La Mancha. Spain’s commitment to nuclear power is part of a broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. However, the future of nuclear energy in Spain faces uncertainty due to aging infrastructure and shifting political priorities towards renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of Spanish nuclear sites.
Quick Guide to using the Map of Spanish Nuclear Sites
MAP – Click and drag to move the map around. Hold Ctrl and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Alternatively use the zoom buttons in the top right corner.
POINTS – Points are coloured based on the purpose of the nuclear site.
COUNTER – The counter in the top left displays the number of nuclear sites under each purpose. Clicking on a specific counter lets you see only sites that fall within that category.
POPUPS – Hovering over a specific point on the map will show you a popup containing additional information about the site.
Data
Below is the full data set used to create the Spain Nuclear Sites Map. You can use it to look up specific nuclear sites.
| Name | Purpose | Latitude | Longitude | Status | Construction Start | Start of Operations | End of Operations | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaraz | Power Station | 39.808056 N | -5.696944 W | In Service | 1973 | 1981 | / | 2x Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) |
| Argonaut Reactor Bilbao (ARBI) | Research Reactor | 43.331406 | -2.970606 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1962 | 1974 | Argonaut at Universidad del País Vasco |
| Argos Research Reactor | Research Reactor | 41.389444 | 2.115833 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1961 | 1977 | Argonaut at Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña |
| Ascó | Power Station | 41.200000 N | 0.569444 E | In Service | 1970 | 1984 | / | 2x Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) |
| Cofrentes | Power Station | 39.216667 N | -1.050000 W | In Service | 1983 | 1985 | / | 1x Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) |
| CORAL-I | Research Reactor | 40.454444 | -3.728333 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1968 | Unknown | Crit Assembly at Ciudad Universitaria de Madrid |
| Córdoba (El Cabril) Storage Facility | Waste Management | 38.080159 | -5.417986 | In Service | 1990 | 1993 | / | Disposal facility for very low, low and intermediate level radioactive waste |
| ENUSA's Fe mine (Mina Fe) | Fuel Production | 40.64223 | -6.62284 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Open Pit Uranium Mine |
| José Cabrera | Power Station | 40.349167 | -2.884444 | Permanently Shut Down | 1964 | 1968 | 2006 | 1x Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) |
| Junta de Energía Nuclear (JEN-1) Reactor | Research Reactor | 40.454788 | -3.727389 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1958 | 1984 | Pool at Ciudad Universitaria de Madrid |
| Lemoniz | Power Station | 43.433333 | -2.8725 | Unfinished | 1972 | / | / | 2x Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) |
| Saelices el Chico Mine | Fuel Production | 40.640279 | -6.614492 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Open Pit Uranium Mine |
| Salamanca (Juzbado) Fábrica de Elementos Combustibles | Fuel Production | 41.088426 | -5.889475 | In Service | Unknown | 1985 | / | Fuel Assembly Factory |
| Santa María de Garoña | Power Station | 42.7753 | -3.207292 | Permanently Shut Down | 1963 | 1971 | 2012 | 1x Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) |
| Trillo | Power Station | 40.7011° N | -2.6219° W | In Service | 1979 | 1988 | / | 1x Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) |
| Valdecaballeros | Power Station | 39.290833 | -5.180556 | Unfinished | Unknown | / | / | 2x Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) |
| Vandellòs | Power Station | 40.9514° N | 0.8667° E | In Service | 1972 | 1987 | / | 1x Uranium Naturel Graphite Gaz (UNGG), 1 x Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) |
