Why are estates in La Siberia cheap?

Because of the broken terrain, low agricultural productivity, long access and distance from cities. A low price does not guarantee a good purchase: you have to check water, access and environmental protection.

Can I build next to a reservoir?

Next to watercourses and reservoirs there is an easement zone and a policing zone where works need authorisation from the River Basin Authority. Consult before planning any construction.

Does an estate bordering the reservoir include the shore?

Not necessarily. The water surface and part of the shore may be public domain. Ask for the boundary survey and compare it with the advertised area.

Is it a good area for hunting?

Yes, there is a lot of big and small game, but hunting rights and hunting reserves condition the use. Check the hunting ground registration and who holds the lease.

What risk is there in summer?

Fire risk in rockrose woodland. It is advisable to take out insurance, check access and keep firebreaks clear.

Estates in La Siberia extremeña: reservoirs, woodland and low prices

La Siberia extremeña, in the northeast of Badajoz, combines large reservoirs (García de Sola, Orellana, Cíjara), Mediterranean woodland, dehesas and pastures for sheep and goats. It is one of the areas with the lowest prices per hectare and a lot of hunting, but with steep slopes, difficult access and restrictions next to reservoirs and protected areas. You need to check margins, water concessions, environmental protection and the condition of the tracks.

Where it is and what sets it apart

La Siberia is a district in the northeast of the province of Badajoz, next to Ciudad Real and Cáceres, with municipalities such as Herrera del Duque, Talarrubias, Helechosa de los Montes, Puebla de Alcocer, Peloche, Valdecaballeros or Garbayuela. Its landscape is shaped by the reservoirs of the Guadiana and its tributaries: García de Sola, Orellana, Cíjara and others, which form one of the largest freshwater surfaces in Spain. Part of this territory was declared a biosphere reserve.

It is an area of low hills, valleys, rockrose and broom scrub, dehesa in the gentler zones and pasture for sheep and goats. There is little population and economic activity combines livestock, fishing, nature tourism and services.

What estates are found

Woodland and hunting estates. They are the most abundant. With rockrose, strawberry tree, scattered holm oak and broken terrain, very good for big game (deer, wild boar) and small game. See the guide to hunting estates and hunting grounds.
Dehesas and pastures. With sheep, goats and some cattle. More open in the gentle zones.
Traditional olive groves. They appear in small, old plots.
Reservoir-side estates. Plots with views of or access to the water surface, valued for leisure. It is the legally most delicate case (see below).
Isolated houses and farmhouses. With old buildings that usually need renovation.

Price and why it is low

In the October 2026 catalogue, hunting and forest estates in Extremadura have medians below agricultural ones and far below leisure ones. La Siberia is usually among the areas with the best price per hectare because the terrain is broken, agricultural production is limited, access is long and the area is far from the big cities. That creates opportunities, but the cheap estate is not always a good purchase: it may be an estate with no access, no water or with restrictions.

Read the guide to cheap rural estates in Extremadura to know what to check at low prices, and the one on price per hectare to understand the comparison.

Reservoir margins: the most delicate point

If the estate borders a reservoir, the buyer must be clear on three concepts:

Public hydraulic domain. The channel and the water surface are public, and the exact limit depends on the boundary survey and the maximum level of the reservoir.
Easement zone and policing zone. Next to public watercourses, water regulations establish a 5-metre easement strip and a 100-metre policing zone where works require authorisation. This can affect houses, fences and access.
Access to water and uses. Being able to swim, fish or take a boat is not automatic for the neighbouring owner, and irrigating or pumping requires a title. Consult the Guadiana River Basin Authority. The guide to water on a rural estate explains how to ask for the papers.

Always ask for a plan with the official boundary survey and compare it with the area the seller advertises. Part of the "estate with a shore" may really be public domain.

Environmental protection

In this district there are protected areas, special protection areas for birds and hunting reserves. Restrictions can affect fences, construction, firewood extraction and activities. Before making an offer, inform yourself with the town council and the environmental administration about the estate and consult the guide to Natura 2000.

Fires and access

Mediterranean woodland with rockrose is very flammable in summer. Ask about past fires, ask for the insurance and check that there is a track passable for firefighters. As for access, many estates are reached by dirt tracks that turn to mud in the rain: visit them after a storm to know whether they can really be reached in winter.

What return to expect

Do not expect a high agricultural return. On woodland estates, income usually comes from hunting (hunting ground lease), extensive livestock and subsidies. A well-managed hunting estate can generate lease income, but it depends on the quality of the ground, the density of game and the hunting market. For family leisure use the appeal is different: quiet, nature and a low entry price.

Recommended steps

Define the use: hunting, livestock, leisure or long-term investment.
Ask for the nota simple and check Cadastre and SIGPAC (guide).
Verify whether the estate touches public hydraulic domain or protected areas.
Check access and easements (guide).
Review the house and the legality of the buildings (guide).
Calculate the total cost with taxes and expenses, following the guide to how to buy a rural estate in Extremadura.

Comparison with other cheap areas

If you are looking for a low price and large estates, compare La Siberia with La Serena. La Serena is flatter, with pasture and sheep; La Siberia is more mountainous, with hunting and reservoirs. For Cáceres, see the Llanos de Trujillo in this guide.