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 2004, making it an ideal destination for nature and history lovers.

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March 4, 2025

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The Cornalvo Dam is an impressive Roman engineering work located about 15 km from Mérida. Built in the 1st century AD, this dam is still in use today and is part of the Cornalvo Natural Park.
The reservoir is an ideal place to enjoy nature and explore Roman history.

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Datsusara Outdoors

December 9, 2022

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One of the attractions of the Cornalvo Natural Park is the homonymous reservoir that is very close to the town on the A-5 highway and is easily reached from Trujillo or San Pedro de Mérida. A place that deserves to visit and to which you can turn completely around a picturesque path.

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1. Presa de Cornalvo – circular by the Cornalvo Natural Park

7.53km

01:56

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Presa de Cornalvo from San Pedro de Mérida — circular through the Parque Natural de Cornalvo

12.3km

03:11

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. El Rugidero – Cornalvo Dam loop from presa romana de Cornalvo

12.7km

03:15

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Thursday 5 February

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Location: Mérida, Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

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Cornalvo Dam

1. Presa de Cornalvo – circular by the Cornalvo Natural Park

2. Presa de Cornalvo from San Pedro de Mérida — circular through the Parque Natural de Cornalvo

3. El Rugidero – Cornalvo Dam loop from presa romana de Cornalvo

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