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The Cedillo Dam is a hydroelectric facility located on the international stretch of the Tagus River, right on the border between Spain and Portugal, in the municipality of Cedillo (Cáceres). It is part of the Tagus International Natural Park, declared in 2000 (Portugal) and 2006 (Spain), which protects its ecological environment.

The Dolmen de la Tapada de Anta is one of the most outstanding megalithic monuments in the region of Valencia de Alcántara, in Extremadura. This dolmen is part of a route that includes several dolmens, known for their good state of conservation and easy access.

The Dolmen del Mellizo, also known as Aceña Borrega or Anta de la Marquesa, has a thousand-year history. Although its exact origin is lost in time, it is believed that it was built between the 4th and 3rd millennia BC. This megalith follows the megalithic model known as “anta” in neighboring Portugal. The dolmen chamber is covered by a horizontal slab that protrudes from the roof, and although it is quite worn, the corridor and access to the chamber are still well preserved. In an archaeological excavation carried out in 1985, remains of funerary goods, such as ceramic fragments and arrowheads, were found. The Dolmen del Mellizo is a fascinating place that connects us with the people who built it thousands of years ago. 🌟

The Cedillo dam marks the point where the Tagus River passes from Spanish to Portuguese territory. It is located within the term of the natural park of the International Tagus. The Tagus Nature Trail ends right at this point.

This is the unofficial point where the impressive journey of the Tagus Nature Trail ends. If you have pedaled here from Albarracín: Congratulations! On weekends it allows passage over the dam to enter Portuguese territory.

The dolmens of Valencia de Alcántara are distributed in various sectors of the municipality within private estates. In most cases they have accesses that can be visited or portholes to reach the megaliths. The funerary monuments are dated to a stage that runs between the Neolithic and the Chalcolithic or Bronze Age, about 5,000/6,000 years ago. In the construction typology there are dolmens with a single chamber or a chamber with a corridor in different states of conservation or restoration. The material used mainly for the large stone slabs (orthostats) is granite, and slate slabs also appear on various monuments.

Very close to the border with Portugal, this megalithic specimen is one of the best preserved in the area and can be easily reached from Valencia de Alcántara following the Molino de La Negra Route.

Undoubtedly two of the most important specimens of the megalithic park and located in a colorful and picturesque landscape of Extremadura.