Embalse de Orellana, Water reservoir in Badajoz Province, Spain.
The Orellana Reservoir spans 5,084 hectares at 318 meters altitude, forming a substantial water body along the Guadiana River system.
The construction of this reservoir was part of the Badajoz Plan, initiated to provide water resources for agricultural irrigation in the province.
The reservoir obtained Blue Flag certification in 2010 for its Costa Dulce beach, marking it as one of Spain's first inland beaches with this recognition.
The reservoir offers facilities for water sports, including windsurfing and sailing, with a nautical club providing equipment rentals and a regional sailing school.
The area serves as a Special Protection Area for Birds since 1989, hosting species such as golden eagles, black storks, and various marsh harriers.
Location: Province of Badajoz
Elevation above the sea: 318 m
GPS coordinates: 38.98583,-5.53778
Latest update: May 14, 2025 09:58
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