The Orellana reservoir is a large sheet of water on the Guadiana River, in the province of Badajoz, and stands out for being the largest of those located in the middle section of the river. Its main function is hydraulic: it regulates flows, serves for irrigation and supply, and has hydroelectric use, but today it is also a landscape for recreational and natural use. Around its banks there is a very open environment of wetlands and banks, with wide horizons and a clearly fluvial and lacustrine character. From the visitor points linked to the dam and the shore there is an extensive image of the reservoir basin, with calm waters, inland beaches and areas suitable for bird watching and nautical activities. The complex is part of an area of high environmental value, listed as a SPA, Natura 2000 Network and Ramsar wetland, which explains its interest for wildlife watching and for understanding the transformation of the Guadiana in this area. The dam and the water landscape contrast with the flat environment and riparian vegetation. Its presence in local guides and in the tourist documentation of Orellana la Vieja reinforces its condition of landscape reference of the region. It is a particularly interesting place at sunset, when the light falls on the water and softens the profile of the reservoir, and in spring and autumn, when the weather is milder and bird activity is more visible. In summer, the atmosphere is more beachy and sporty, with a greater presence of visitors. It should not be confused with other reservoirs of the Guadiana: this one is Orellana, in Badajoz, associated with Orellana la Vieja and the surroundings of La Serena.
