| Address | Tietar 10319, Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.0038, -5.8287 |
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Jaraíz de la Vera |
| Region | Extremadura, Spain |
| Sources | geonames |
Pantano de Pasarón Travel Guide
Pantano de Pasarón is a reservoir in Tietar, Spain. The nearest service base is Jaraíz de la Vera, roughly 9 km away.
Pantano de Pasarón at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Tietar 10319, Spain — coordinates 40.0038, 5.8287
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| County / region | Tietar |
| Region / state | Extremadura |
| Country | Spain |
| Postal address | Tietar 10319, Spain |
| Nearest city | Jaraíz de la Vera |
| Coordinates | 40.0038, -5.8287 |
| Nearest base town | Jaraíz de la Vera (9 km) |
Why Pantano de Pasarón Is Worth Visiting
Pantano de Pasarón earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Extremadura, Spain,. Its position 9 km from Jaraíz de la Vera also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Pantano de Pasarón
In plain terms, Pantano de Pasarón is a reservoir in the Tietar area of Extremadura, Spain that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Jaraíz de la Vera - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Pantano de Pasarón
What people mean when they call Pantano de Pasarón beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: mid-latitude light gives the place two looks: clean blue summer noon and a low amber angle in spring and autumn. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Tietar area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Pantano de Pasarón sits at 40.0038, 5.8287 in Tietar, Spain. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Pantano de Pasarón names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Jaraíz de la Vera and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Jaraíz de la Vera is about 9 km (6 mi) each way, so allow Jaraíz de la Vera as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Spain. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Pantano de Pasarón Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Pantano de Pasarón comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (40.0038, -5.8287) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Pantano de Pasarón is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Pantano de Pasarón
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Jaraíz de la Vera and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Pantano de Pasarón is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Pantano de Pasarón, Pantano de Gargüera is only 7 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Jaraíz de la Vera (9 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Pantano de Pasarón is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Jaraíz de la Vera unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Pantano de Pasarón
- Save the pin (40.0038, -5.8287) offline - reception in Tietar is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Pantano de Pasarón does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Pantano de Gargüera — attractions, about 7 km (4 mi) away
- Jaraíz de la Vera — city, about 9 km (6 mi) away
- Malpartida de Plasencia — city, about 19 km (12 mi) away
- Talayuela — city, about 19 km (12 mi) away
- Jarandilla de la Vera — city, about 20 km (12 mi) away
- Plasencia — city, about 22 km (14 mi) away
- Losar de la Vera — city, about 23 km (14 mi) away
- Navalmoral de la Mata — city, about 28 km (17 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Spain on the Spain country hub, browse the full Attractions Spain collection, or take in the whole Extremadura region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pantano de Pasarón worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Pantano de Pasarón is a verified reservoir in Extremadura, Spain that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Pantano de Pasarón?+
Pantano de Pasarón sits at Tietar 10319, Spain, coordinates 40.0038, -5.8287. The postal locality is Tietar - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Pantano de Pasarón from the nearest city?+
Pantano de Pasarón is about 9 km (6 mi) from Jaraíz de la Vera, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Jaraíz de la Vera and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Pantano de Pasarón?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Pantano de Pasarón?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Pantano de Pasarón good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Pantano de Pasarón cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Pantano de Pasarón?+
The closest verified neighbour is Pantano de Gargüera; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Pantano de Pasarón.
Is Pantano de Pasarón open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Pantano de Pasarón in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Pantano de Pasarón as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Pantano de Pasarón different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Extremadura, Spain with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Pantano de Pasarón as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Pantano de Pasarón, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Pantano de Pasarón known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Extremadura, Spain. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Pantano de Pasarón?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Pantano de Pasarón section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call pantano de pasarón beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Pantano de Pasarón crowded?+
Pantano de Pasarón sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 2512876](https://www.geonames.org/2512876). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Pantano de Gargüera
Reservoir · La Herguijuela · Extremadura
Jaraíz de la Vera
City · Jaraiz De La Vera · Extremadura
Malpartida de Plasencia
City · Malpartida De Plasencia · Extremadura
Talayuela
City · Talayuela · Extremadura
Jarandilla de la Vera
City · Jarandilla · Extremadura
Plasencia
City · Plasencia · Extremadura
Losar de la Vera
City · Losar De La Vera · Extremadura