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Barragem da Tapada Grande
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Barragem da Tapada Grande
7750, Santana de Cambas
A dam on the Geraldo Brook (Guadiana river basin), located in the Natural Park of the Guadiana Valley. Fishing is permitted with some restrictions.
Barragem das Andorinhas
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Barragem das Andorinhas
4830, Travassos
A dam on the Ave river, surrounded by a lovely landscape with oak trees and chestnut trees. The most common fish species are the trout, the chub and the nase. The reservoir is classed and sports and leisure activities (motor boat, swimming, fishing, surg) are permitted with certain restrictions.
Barragem da Caniçada
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Barragem da Caniçada
4830, Cabo de Além
A dome shaped dam, on the Cávado river, built in 1955 for the production of electricity. The reservoir is one of the loveliest in Portugal, located on the southern borderline of the Gerês National Park. The best panoramic view of the valley and of the reservoir is from the Pedra Bela Belvedere, to the right from the Caldas do Gerês. Sports and leisure are authorized, even though only in certain areas.
Barragem da Bemposta
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Bemposta
5200, Mogadouro
A dam surrounded by a lovely landscape of vineyaerds on hedges, on the Douro river's basin. The access by boats is conditioned to the water level of the reservoir.
Albufeira de Venda Nova
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Albufeira de Venda Nova
5470, Venda Nova
A dam at an altitude of 700 metres on the Rabagão river (Cávado river basin). It is quite fit for sports, namely between May and September.
Albufeira de Várzea de Calde
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Albufeira de Várzea de Calde
3515, Calde
Lagoon of Várzea de Calde.
Albufeira de Santa Clara
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Barragem de Santa Clara
7665, Santa Clara-a-Velha
Bayou in the Mira river, surrounded by a landscape of much vegetation. The place is rather peaceful and ideal for resting. The most common fish species are the achigan, the barbel and the carp. The picturesque villages of Santa Clara-a-Velha ( with its roman bridge and the chapel of Our Lady of Cola) and Sabóia are also worth a visit. By the dam there is an inn.
Albufeira de Salas / Albufeira de Tourém
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Albufeira de Salas / Albufeira de Tourém
5470, Tourém
The reservoir is on the borderline between Portugal and Spain. A narrow bridge connects the territories and has views of the flowing of the reservoir into the Salas river. There is much cattle eating from its fertile lands.
Albufeira da Paradela
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Albufeira da Paradela
5470, Paradela
A dam located on the Peneda-Gerês National Park, on the Barroso plain (Cávado river). It has a small beach that becomes submerged when the water level rises. The most common fish species are the nase, the barbel and the trout. Sports and leisure under certain conditions.
Açude da Maeira
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Açude da Maeira
3505, Côta
This small dam, located in the Vouga river, has a resting area.