Cornalvo Natural Park, Natural park near Mérida, Spain
Description
Cornalvo Natural Park is a protected area in Badajoz province that spreads across the mountains of Sierra Bermeja and Sierra del Moro. Rivers including the Aljucen and Albarregas flow through the landscape, shaping its terrain.
History
A Roman dam at this location was built during ancient times and represents one of the region's most impressive engineering works from that period. It received National Monument status in 1912 due to its historical importance.
Culture
The park protects traditional Spanish dehesa landscapes where cork oak and holm oak forests blend with local farming and livestock grazing. This land use shaped the region for centuries and visitors can see how people have worked with the environment here.
Practical
Visitors should expect steep trails and varying terrain, particularly during warmer months. The best times to visit are early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are more comfortable.
Did you know?
The park hosts a remarkable variety of birds that change with the seasons throughout the year. Black Storks arrive in summer, Common Cranes come in winter, and Northern Wheatears appear during migration times.
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