Alqueva Dam
Alqueva Dam
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,310 contributions
Oct 2020
Completed in 2002, the Alqueva Dam is a hydro-electric dam and its creation formed the largest reservoir in Europe. There is an elevated viewpoint on the hill above the southern end of the dam, and another viewpoint with a small carpark on the northern end of the dam. The reservoir behind was very low when I visited due to the absence of rain for months in the region. There is a road which runs along the top of the dam which will take you to Moura, which is also worth visiting.
Written 26 October 2020
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Fábio Campos
Palmaz, Portugal9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
From the top of the dam, the panoramic view of the lake and the Alentejo landscape is stunning, providing a moment of tranquility and contemplation. In addition to the technical aspect, the environmental importance of the project is highlighted, with the creation of new habitats and the Attraction of various bird species.
In short, the visit to Alqueva combines engineering and nature in a harmonious way, being an enriching and reflective experience. I highly recommend.
In short, the visit to Alqueva combines engineering and nature in a harmonious way, being an enriching and reflective experience. I highly recommend.
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Written 16 August 2024
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OzoneSpin
London, UK199 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
The lake formed by the Alqueva Dam has created a massive expanse of water that has spawned a number of new plantations nearby - but the generation of hydro power seems to be off and on due to low water levels during the summer months. It was also expected to generate the local tourist industry but that hasn’t happen yet - we saw a few camper vans - parking for free near Monsaraz - but these guys don’t spend money locally. Plenty of free parking - take a hat in the summer it is scorching hot out on the dam - there are no public WCs that we could find.
Written 6 March 2018
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Carlos_R_888
Brussels, Belgium301 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Having stayed in the region of the Alqueva lake, we couldn't leave without driving on the dam itself.
Fortunately, there is a large parking on top of the dam so one can walk around and admire both the lake, on one side, and the dam on the other one.
Very impressive piece of hydraulic Portuguese engineering.
Fortunately, there is a large parking on top of the dam so one can walk around and admire both the lake, on one side, and the dam on the other one.
Very impressive piece of hydraulic Portuguese engineering.
Written 1 July 2015
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Judy L
Hunter Valley, Australia383 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We visited this dam on a very cold windy day. We found it interesting even though we were only there for 10 minutes and viewed both sides. The ‘Information Board’ was good, written in 3 languages, so this helped us understand the importance of this large dam.
Written 18 March 2018
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rainbowdolphin90
Edinburgh, UK773 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Nice convenient car park and footpath enables you to stop when driving over the dam to admire the view of the lake. You can see both sides of the dam and admire the fantastic feat of engineering. The view over the lake is fantastic and if you follow a footpath along the shores of the lake towards Moura for about 15m there is a monument to the buiders of the dam with an interesting explanation.
Written 14 September 2016
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Machado
Paris, France324 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
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A very pretty view from above
The Portuguese are clean
We liked this very resourceful landscape
A very pretty view from above
The Portuguese are clean
We liked this very resourceful landscape
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Written 31 July 2024
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