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Proserpina reservoir

Proserpina reservoir, within easy reach of Mérida, dates back to Roman times and forms part of the region's archaeological ensemble, which has received the UNESCO World Heritage designation.

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With a Roman past


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Mérida , Badajoz (Extremadura)
  • Proserpina reservoir, within easy reach of Mérida, dates back to Roman times and forms part of the region's archaeological ensemble, which has received the UNESCO World Heritage designation.

    Just 4 kilometres from Mérida city centre lies Proserpina Reservoir, which dates back to Roman times and is the largest of its kind in the entire Mediterranean area. This reservoir also forms part of the archaeological ensemble of Mérida, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known locally as "the pond".

    Over the centuries, it has been remodelled several times, but it is still used for bathing today. It has a man-made beach, outdoor cafés and a water museum.

  • Type:
  • Beach reservoir
  • Accessibility:

    • Disabled access

    Services:

    • Parking
    • Bar
    • Coffee Shop
    • Showers
    • Picnic area
    • Restaurant

    Theme:

    • Leisure

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