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Barragem do Pocinho
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Barragem do Pocinho
5150, Vila Nova de Foz Côa
A dam in the Northeast of Trás-os-Montes (Douro river), surrounded by almond trees and cherry trees in full blossom. A reservoir for Free Usage, where some sports and leisure activities are permitted (boating, motor boating, swimming). Fishing and surfing are also permitted, under certain conditions. Nearby, there is a river beach.
Barragem do Maranhão
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Barragem de Maranhão
7480, Avis
A dam built in the 1950s, mainly destined to irrigation. It has backup services, a nautical club with a hangar, a floating quay, a ski school with a jumping track, a restaurant, a camping and a pool.
Barragem do Funcho
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Barragem do Funcho
8300, Barranco do Funcho
A dam with a double curve on the Arade river basin. Sports and leisure under certain conditions.
Barragem do Carril
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Menjoelho
2300, Tomar
A recent dam that furnishes water for the irrigation of the surrounding fields.
Barragem do Arroio
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Barragem do Arroio
5160, Moncorvo
A dam in a mountainous area, near the Spanish border. It belongs to the Doujro river basin.
Barragem do Arade
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Barragem do Arade
8300, Casa Queimada
Dam located in the interior part of the Algarve, at Ribeira do arade, flanked by cultivated fields.
Barragem do Alto do Cávado
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Barragem do Alto do Cávado
5470, Montalegre
A dam located on the Barroso Plain (Cávado river) with landscapes of wheat fields and cattle lands. The most common fish species are the barbel, the nasel and the chub. Sports and leisure permitted within certain restrictions.
Barragem de São Domingos
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Barragem de São Domingos
2525, Atouguia da Baleia
A dam on the São Domingos river, near the mountain and the beach. Its main basin is on the Ribeiras do Oeste (Western Brooks).
Barragem de Santa Maria de Aguiar
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Nave Redonda
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A dam, located on the Aguiar brook, a tributary of the Douro river. Near the dam there is an abbey of Santa Maria de Aguiar. The most common fish species are the carp and the trout and fishing is permitted. One may also windsurf, swim and sail.
Barragem de Penha Garcia
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Idanha-a-Nova
6060, Idanha-a-Nova
A cement dam, on the Pônsul river, on the Tagus river basin, 60 metres away from a narrow gorge with quite lovely cliffs. It is not fit for sports.