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The Bárcena reservoir is a water dam located in the course of the Sil River, between Santa Marina del Sil and Ponferrada, in the Spanish region of El Bierzo. For its construction and commissioning in 1961, the towns of Bárcena del Río and Posada del Río were evacuated, whose inhabitants were relocated to a newly built town called Bárcena del Bierzo. The works began in 1955 and involved the modification of the railway route of the Minero Siderúrgica de Ponferrada company (MSP Railway) or Ponferrada-Villablino Railway. If you visit the area, do not hesitate to explore this impressive reservoir. 🌊⚡🏞️

We crossed the reservoir on the Sil river. This concrete giant retains the waters of the river creating the Bárcena Reservoir. Large hydroelectric infrastructure a monument to green energy.

Located in a beautiful area of pure nature and tranquility, the small lagoon of San Pedro Mallo is an ideal place to take a break and recover energy while enjoying the views. The roads that surround it are not difficult at all, they are wide and without complications.

The Bárcena reservoir is located in the Sill river valley in the Bierzo region. The reservoir was built in 1960 to harness the power of the river's water to produce electricity. During the summer you can enjoy swimming and water sports along the reservoir.

Located in a beautiful area of pure nature and tranquility, the small lagoon of San Pedro Mallo is an ideal place to take a break and recover energy while enjoying the views. The roads that surround it are not difficult at all, they are wide and without technical complications.

Beautiful views of the Bárcenas reservoir while we ride through one of the most popular places for mountain biking or hiking near the city of Ponferrada. Very fun and picturesque roads.

Road next to the reservoir that also borders the Compostilla II Thermal Power Plant. This plant was fueled by coal and was cooled by the water from the reservoir. It was closed and disconnected from the electricity grid in June 2020 due to its high polluting impact.

Located in an environment of pure nature and tranquility, the small lagoon of San Pedro Mallo is an ideal place to relax and follow a very pleasant and relaxed itinerary. Very close to here is the recreational area with everything you need to have a picnic if you prefer.