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Presas de Embalse en Badajoz

Gargáligas Dam and Reservoir

Presas de Embalse en Badajoz

Gargaligas Dam and Reservoir

The Gargaligas Dam was built on the riverbed Gargaligas in 1999, in the municipality of Puebla de Alcocer, province of Badajoz, Extremadura.

The Gargaligas Dam has a coronation lenght of 1590 meters.

Uses

Irrigation
Flood Control
Water Supplying

Other nearby reservoirs

Sierra Brava Reservoir | Ruecas Reservoir

Distances from Puebla de Alcocer

Badajoz 176 km
Talarrubias 6,5 km
Valdecaballeros 43 km
Orellana la Vieja 33 km
Herrera del Duque 46 km
Casas de Don Pedro 19 km

Puebla de Alcocer Municipality

Puebla de Alcocer is a small town in the province of Badajoz that belongs to the Region of Siberia Extremeña.

The population center is located in the mountains, crowned by a medieval castle and surrounded by two of the largest reservoirs in Spain: La Serena and Orellana, being one of the most unique and beautiful enclaves in the entire province.

Its municipal area is extensive, reaching 296.7 km2. The municipality is located at the foot of the Sierra del Castillo, crowned by its emblematic medieval castle from the 12th century, which makes its streets and terrain irregular and steep. It is a magical place to discover.

Puebla de Alcocer is surrounded by places that will fill all your senses. Due to the natural areas that accompany us, Puebla de Alcocer is included in the ZEPA zone (Special Protection Zone for Birds), being the esplanade of the Castle and its interior, a place of pilgrimage for visitors who practice birdwatching.

The Castle of Puebla de Alcocer is one of the most formidable watchtowers in Extremadura, since from its top you can see an incomparable panorama of territories. You can not miss our Old Town, with its steep streets full of charm, the convents and all the architectural wonders that surround Puebla.

Cuenca del Guadiana


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