Pantano de Brovales

The Brovales Reservoir is a reservoir on the Brovales river or stream, in the municipality of Jerez de los Caballeros, integrated in the Guadiana river basin. Its water surface is about 159 hectares and is mainly associated with irrigation, although it has also been used as a space for recreation and outdoor stay. The interest of the place is in the contrast between the dammed water and the landscape of pasture and soft relief of the south of Badajoz. From its banks an open environment can be appreciated, with good views of the reservoir basin and the nearby hills, especially at times of medium or low level, when the landforms and the riverside strip appear more clearly. In the local informative documentation it appears as a site linked to activities such as fishing, hiking and bird watching, in addition to its hydraulic function. There is no specific protection figure in the information consulted, so its value is mainly landscape and quiet use of the environment. The best time to visit is usually spring and autumn, when the heat is less and the light enhances the water and the meadow. At dawn and dusk the landscape gains contrast and is more grateful for photography.