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The Top 20 Lakes in Extremadura

Looking to visit the best lakes in Extremadura? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Extremadura’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Roman Dam of Proserpina

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A Roman relic that is still in use. Construction of the reservoir began in the 1st century BC. to supply Mérida through its aqueduct and is still active today as …

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Charco del Trabuquete

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El Charco del Trabuquete is one of the most beautiful and frequented natural pools in Valle de la Vera. The fact that you have to walk about 3 km to …

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Cornalvo Dam

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Built around 130 AD, this dam was used to supply water to the ancient Roman city of Augusta Emerita. The reservoir and its surroundings were declared a natural park in …

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Botanical Garden at Parque del Príncipe

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Very integrated in the city, it is located between Avenida Hernán Cortés and Avenida Rodríguez de Ledesma. It is a pleasant space in which we find a large central pond …

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Lower Barrueco Pond

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Los Barruecos is a natural area declared a natural monument by the Junta de Extremadura in February 1996.

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Los Barruecos Natural Monument

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Los Barruecos is a natural site considered by many to be one of the most original and interesting in the country. Located 14 kilometers from Cáceres, in the municipality of …

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Baños Reservoir

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You can enjoy a pleasant walk around the reservoir and visit its dam. On the hottest days you can take a dip, but keep in mind that the shore can be a bit muddy.

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Views of the Alange Reservoir

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The Alange Reservoir is an impressive engineering work located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, near the town of Alange and about 20 km from Mérida.
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Guadiloba Reservoir

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The reservoir was created by the reservoir of the Gualdiloba river in 1971. Next to the reservoir is the Guadipark recreational area. It is really big and has several facilities …

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Proserpina Reservoir

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About five kilometres to the northwest of the city is this Roman reservoir, in the same place where the famous Battle of Albuera took place. It was in this battle …

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The Top 20 Lakes in Extremadura

Roman Dam of Proserpina

Charco del Trabuquete

Cornalvo Dam

Botanical Garden at Parque del Príncipe

Lower Barrueco Pond

Los Barruecos Natural Monument

Baños Reservoir

Views of the Alange Reservoir

Guadiloba Reservoir

Proserpina Reservoir

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