The Top 11 Lakes around Silves
Looking to visit the best lakes around Silves? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Silves’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Salgados Lagoon
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Beautiful lagoon that can be explored on a circular path, partly over wooden walkways. During our visit today we were able to observe numerous ducks, seagulls and herons. In addition, there seems to be a fairly high fish population here.
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Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk
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On the Algarve beach, about 8 km west of Albufeira to Armação de Pêra, there is a network of recreational trails right in the middle of the entire dune beach …
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Funcho Dam
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The Funcho Dam is fed by the Arade River. It was built in 1993 and, in addition to energy production, its main function is to supply agricultural production land in …
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Ribeira da Torre Dam and Flamingos, Ria de Alvor
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The dam of the Ribeira da Torre is located just before its confluence with the wider Ribeira do Farelo. The two rivers themselves and the large wetland between the two …
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Funcho Reservoir
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At this point, the Arade River is interrupted by the Funcho Dam, giving rise to the reservoir of the same name. At this point it is possible to observe Albufeira. …
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