The García de Sola Reservoir is an impressive work of engineering located in the Extremadura region, near Talarrubias, in the province of Badajoz. The reservoir is located in an environment of great beauty, surrounded by imposing rock formations and dense vegetation composed of Mediterranean forests, pine forests and eucalyptus trees. It is a place of great value for birdlife, with species such as the griffon vulture, black vulture, black stork, golden eagle and peregrine falcon.

Translated by

•

JavierCR 🇪🇸

October 16, 2025

Cycling

The García de Sola Reservoir, also known as Puerto Peña, is located on the Guadiana River, in the La Siberia Extremeña region (Badajoz). It was built in 1962 as part of the Badajoz Plan and has a capacity of 554 hm³. It is an emblematic site for its natural, scenic, and recreational value.

Translated by

•

Andriuu Coffi

December 12, 2022

Road cycling

Reservoir that collects water from several rivers, but mainly from the water that comes from the Cíjara Reservoir, which is located in the north, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo.

Translated by

•

Routes here

Best routes to Garcia de Sola Reservoir

riders

1. Surround the Garcia de Sola Reservoir — circular via Herrera del Duque

71.9km

03:34

830m

840m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

riders

2. Garcia de Sola Reservoir loop from Talarrubias

42.5km

03:22

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

riders

3. Garcia de Sola Reservoir loop from Casas de Don Pedro

45.8km

03:33

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 350 m

Weather

Monday 9 February

16°C

13°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Talarrubias, Puebla Alcocer, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Canal de las Dehesas – Camino Natural del Guadiana

Playa de los Calicantos

Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol, Casas de Don Pedro

Puente Castilblanco

Guadiana Riverside Trail (Siberia Extremeña)

Cerro Masatrigo

Montaña de Masatrigo y Embalse de la Serena

Plaza Pintor Morales

Carretera por la ribera del embalse

Plaza de España (Casas de Don Pedro)

Camino del Guadiana

Garcia de Sola Reservoir

1. Surround the Garcia de Sola Reservoir — circular via Herrera del Duque

2. Garcia de Sola Reservoir loop from Talarrubias

3. Garcia de Sola Reservoir loop from Casas de Don Pedro

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️