Parador de Merida

Founded in 25 BCE by the emperor Augustus, Mérida is home to the most important Roman settlement on the peninsula. The best way to discover the city is to wander through its olds streets and see spectacular monuments such as the Roman Amphitheatre, Circus and Theatre, which has been the backdrop for the International Festival of Classical Theatre since 1933. Other sights not to be missed include the National Museum of Roman Art and the city’s magnificent Arab heritage, such as the Alcazaba and the Archaeological Complex of the Morería. Mérida is much more than the city, Nearby you can see prehistoric structures such as the Dolmen of Lácara and the burial sites of Huerta Montero, and visit the Roman reservoirs of Proserpina and Cornalvo, where you can relax in the bathing areas and bars. If you like nature, you’ll be amazed by the Natural Park of Cornalvo, while the tremendous biological wealth of the National Park of Monfragüe is just a little further away. And if golf is your game, you’ll find an excellent course just 8 kilometres away from the city. Beyond the historical-artistic heritage, the region of Mérida has natural sites such as the Monfragüe National Park and the Proserpina reservoir, one of the great recreational areas of the city, whiths bathing areas and beach bars. Also of great interest are the Lácara Dolmen and the Roman spa of Alange. And if you are a golf lover, just eight kilometres away there is an excellent golf course where you can practice this sport. Possibility of carrying out team-building activities

Discover Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage City renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved Roman heritage and its privileged natural surroundings. From impressive archaeological monuments to nearby natural parks and historic towns, Mérida is an ideal base for cultural and nature-focused excursions. Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre – Iconic monuments of ancient Emerita Augusta and symbols of the city. Cornalvo Natural Park – A protected area with reservoirs, forests, and Roman engineering remains. Monfragüe National Park (147 km) – One of Spain’s premier wildlife reserves, famous for birdwatching. Proserpina (5 km) – Roman reservoir and popular recreational area. Cornalvo (15 km) – Roman dam and scenic natural environment. Roman Spa of Alange (20 km) – Historic thermal baths still in use today. Lácara Dolmen (34 km) – An impressive prehistoric megalithic monument. Medellín (40 km) – Birthplace of Hernán Cortés, with a Roman theatre and medieval castle. Badajoz, Cáceres, and Zafra (60 km) – Historic cities rich in heritage and local culture. Trujillo (90 km) – A monumental town known for its Plaza Mayor and conquistador history. Guadalupe (130 km) – Home to the Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.