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The Top 14 Lakes around Merida

Looking to visit the best lakes around Merida? 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 Merida’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 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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Vistas al Embalse de Alange

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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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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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Roman Dam of Proserpina

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Alto de la Cruz. 1.5km and 60m of gradient to exit via the bike lane (or road) from Proserpina towards Mérida.

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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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Viewpoint of Alange Reservoir

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The Mirador del Embalse de Alange is a spectacular place in the region of Extremadura, Spain. It offers stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding nature. The Alange reservoir retains …

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Cornalvo Dam

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The Cornalvo Dam, of Roman origin, is located within the Cornalvo Natural Park, in the province of Badajoz. Its ancient structure is still in operation and is a unique example …

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Horno Tejero Reservoir (views of Cordobilla de Lácara)

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The Horno Tejero Reservoir is a dam that collects the waters of the Sierra de San Pedro and from where you can see the adjacent town, Cordobilla de Lácara. It is located between the towns of Cáceres and Mérida.

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Pantano de Cornalvo Circular Route

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A place with very nice views of Sierra Bermeja. It has a circular path of about 5/6km that is very cyclable, with an initial part (depending on which direction you go) that is a bit steep.

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The Top 14 Lakes around Merida

Roman Dam of Proserpina

Cornalvo Dam

Vistas al Embalse de Alange

Proserpina Reservoir

Roman Dam of Proserpina

Bird observatory – Embalse de las Muelas

Viewpoint of Alange Reservoir

Cornalvo Dam

Horno Tejero Reservoir (views of Cordobilla de Lácara)

Pantano de Cornalvo Circular Route

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