Embalse is a beautiful resort, but it is also considered to be energetic because the Central Nuclear is placed there. It has a population of 11200persons and 15000 in summer. Its name comes after Embalse del Rio III.

Taking the route Nº5 is located Embalse. Erected in Calamuchita Valley located between the valleys of Sierras Grandes to the north and Sierra de los Cordones to the south in the Mediterranean geographic spot of Córdoba. With its unforgettable landscape with a big lake ( 5600h) is the ideal place for different sport activities such as 4x4 trips, mountain bike, walks, horse-riding,fishing,trekking gives the guest the best option for your next holidays. There is also the Unidad Turística which belongs to Secretaria de turismo y deporte de la Nación, a place of seven hotels and fifty bungalows and private houses with the services needed for the tourism.