Embalse de La Bolera, embalse situado en la provincia de Jaén, España
The Embalse de La Bolera is a large reservoir in Jaen Province with a wide water surface that stretches calm and still across a natural valley. The structure consists of a concrete dam spanning the landscape to hold back and manage water for farms and towns in the region.
The dam was built in the early 1970s to store water for farms and local communities. This construction changed the landscape permanently and became essential to water supply and agricultural support for the surrounding area.
The name comes from the local geography of the area where it sits. Today, the reservoir brings together farmers who depend on it and visitors seeking a quiet place to walk or watch wildlife.
The area around the reservoir is easy to reach with parking spots and walking paths running along the water. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the weather is mild and the surroundings invite you to spend time there.
The water level changes noticeably with the seasons and irrigation needs, appearing especially full during rainy periods and revealing more rocky shoreline in dry times. This natural shift shows how human management and the land's rhythms work together to sustain the area's resources.
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