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Cascata da Corredoura ou do Alviela
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Cascata da Corredoura ou do Alviela
2000, Olhos de Água
The waterfall is 14 metres high and it is formed by the springs of the Alviela river. On the river there is a milling complex with over twenty mills. The surrounding area has many trees, namely cork oak trees and stone pines.
Barragem do Loureiro
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Barragem do Loureiro
7220, Monte do Trigo
A dam that is thirty metres high and 1175 metres long, equipped with a floodgate and a water connection to the Loureiro/Monte Novo channel. It is the first part of the watering subsystem of the Alqueva river.
Barragem de Picote
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Barrocal do Douro
5225-072, Sendim
Dam of double curvature arch Type Dome, situated in a deep valley nestled between steep banks. Allows for the practice of sports and leisure activities with restrictions.
Barragem de Monte Novo
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Barragem de Monte Novo
7005, São Manços
A dam on the Degebe river, on the Guadiana river basin, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and harvesting fields. The small-mouth bass, the carp, the perch and the nase are the most abundant fish species.
Barragem de Freigil
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Barragem de Freigil
4660, Resende
A dam on the Cabrum river, on the Douro river basin, surrounded by dense vegetation. Nearby, at Firvada, there is also the reservoir of the Aregos Central.
Barragem de Drizes
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Barragem de Drizes
3660, Drizes
A dam that was built to provide electric power.
Barragem de Burgães
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Barragem de Burgães
3700, Castelo
A dam on the Caima river (Vouga river's basin) used for irrigating. The tree filled banks render the landscape particularly beautiful. Spoirts are allowed, even though under certain conditions.
Barragem de Belver
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Monte Novo
6120, Mação
A dam located in an area of the Tagus river where one can see schist and granite. It has piers and more. The most common fish species are the small-mouth bass, the barbel, the carp, the allis shad and the lamprey. Recreational activities are allowed in the reservoir.
Barragem da Ermida
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Barragem da Ermida
3200, Lousã
A dam located on the Arouca river, near the Lousã hill, on the Mondego river basin.
Barragem Açude do Racheiro
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Montalvão
6050, Montalvão
A reservoir located right in the Natural Park of the São Mamede Hill, on the Nisa Brook, near archaeological sites. It is not fit for sports.