La Barca reservoir
- Title Tineo y Salas Central and western Asturias
- Extension Extension: 33,5 km 2
Reservoir located between the municipalities of Tineo and Salas on the Narcea riverbed.
Info
Its construction meant the flooding of the village of Bebares, with only five houses remaining above the water level.
Situated in a mountain valley surrounded by pine trees, it is suitable for activities such as sailing, bathing and fishing. Salmon and trout are the main fish in the water and are the target species for most anglers.
Wildlife
Waterfowl and otters can be found.
Use
Electric power.
Location
The accessibility conditions are good, reaching from Tineo to Soto de la Barca by the AS-214 road, and from Soto de la Barca to the reservoir by the AS-15 road.
La Barca together with La Florida constitute the hunting refuge of the Pilotuerto and Calabazos reservoirs.