The Top 9 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: November 10, 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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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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Odelouca Dam
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Here, in the middle of this arid landscape, you come across a small dam, surrounded by pine and olive groves. Here, the landscape becomes dry, dotted with scattered ponds. The …
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Barragem do Funcho
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derbarraqem do arade is a small reservoir located between silves ands.bartolomeu de messines, with a beautiful dam, except for a few campers you are mostly alone, the landscape is great, …
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View of Odelouca Reservoir from the Dam Tower
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A wonderful hike with fantastic views again and again. Moderately difficult, partly because of a path over a hilltop, is not excessive. It is essential to wear sturdy shoes. It …
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Funcho Dam
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The Funcho Dam is located in the municipality of Silves (Portugal) and is fed by the Arade River . The dam is located upstream of the Arade Dam .
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Barragem do Foncho
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A wonderful swimming dam. It'll be packed full in the summer of 2025. Water, that is. Otherwise, very quiet. Pleasantly warm. The author tested it.
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View of Monchique Reservoir
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The reservoir is surrounded by green hills and plantations, with the blue of the water contrasting with the green of the vegetation, forming a very beautiful sight.
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