Embalse de Plasencia, stuwmeer in Cáceres, Spanje
Plasencia reservoir is a water storage facility in Caceres Province, roughly four kilometers from the city of Plasencia. Held by an earthen dam, the facility covers about 667 hectares and stores water from the Jerte River for drinking water supply and irrigation of agricultural land.
The facility opened in 1985 to supply water to the city of Plasencia and the surrounding region. Since then, it has been integral to water management in the Jerte valley and maintains stable water flow in the area.
The reservoir takes its name from the Jerte River, which feeds it and gives character to the surrounding region. Locals value the area for its connection to fishing traditions and care for natural spaces, which define life in this valley.
The location is easily accessible by car with parking available before the walking paths begin. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking on trails and grass areas along the shoreline.
The water comes from the Jerte River, known for its exceptional purity and the origin of the region's name. This clean water source makes the reservoir a popular fishing destination where anglers regularly catch different species including trout and carp.
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