Extremadura Guide Eng 2016

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The weather in the Extremaduran region is clearly influenced by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and the location in the middle of the plain, in spite of the clear fea- tures of the Mediterranean weather, which is reflected in most part of the landscapes. That makes it be different from the typical “meseteño”, either in the milder tempera- tures or the vegetation, where the Mediterranean forest is the main character. The rain in Extremadura is frequent in autumn and spring, with mild temperatures almost all the year round, except for the summer months when the temperatures rises and get milder at night, over all in north valleys and mountainous ranges. Two main rivers cross these lands, Tajo and Guadiana . Their waters are used either for agricultural irrigation or for the important hydroelectric production, thanks to the numerous reservoirs such as Alcántara, Valdecañas, Gar- cía Sola, Orellana, Zújar and the impressive La Serena , the second one in capacity in Europe. These reservoirs pro- vide numerous kilometres of sweet coast very appropria- ted for nautical, sport activities.

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Bath area. Reservoir of Garcia Sola

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