The Top 12 Lakes around Mérida
Looking to visit the best lakes around Mérida? 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 Mérida’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 22, 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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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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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.
The concrete dam was …
The concrete dam was …
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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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Bird observatory – Embalse de las Muelas
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In spring the number of birds that can be observed from its viewpoints is spectacular, without counting the herds of cattle that come to drink and frolic on the shore of the reservoir.
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