Reservoir · Orellana la Vieja · Badajoz
Embalse Orellana
Water quality, weather, location and official data for this inland bathing area.
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not a physical observation taken at this bathing area.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 25 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Saturday 14
Cloudy with rain
Characteristics
About this bathing area
About this reservoir
Embalse Orellana is an inland bathing area located in Orellana la Vieja, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. Also known as the Costa Dulce de Orellana, the municipal area includes a beach, a sandy area associated with windsurfing, grassy areas, picnic areas and facilities for water sports. The site also has access routes, restaurants and beach bars, together with a marina. The reservoir lies within a natural setting with protected designations including the Natura 2000 Network, the ZEPA, the ZIR and the Ramsar wetland.
Setting and characteristics
Embalse Orellana is a bathing area characterised by arena. Published characteristics include a protected setting.
Published facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire and a nautical club.
Water-quality monitoring
Bathing-water quality
Water quality
The latest microbiological sample was taken on 21/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.
Coastal flags, tides, waves and jellyfish are not shown because they do not apply to this type of bathing area.
Location
Directions
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