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The Top 14 Lakes in Braga

Looking to visit the best lakes in Braga? 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 Braga’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Blue Pool

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It is a very varied hike that is a lot of fun! In between there are always rocky passages and the absolute highlight is of course Poço Azul - make …

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Bom Jesus Park

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Not only the church and the great views, also the park is really very beautiful, so definitely visit.

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Alqueirão Beach (Gerês beach)

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Also known as Praia de Alqueirão. Perhaps the best developed beach in the nature reserve of Peneda-Gerês. Surrounded by pure granite ridges that extend from Braga to almost Chaves in …

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Vilarinho da Furna Dam

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Beautiful reservoir with interesting vegetation around it. If you're already in the area anyway, you can do a little lap here.

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Caniçada Dam

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An impressive build!
Built in 1955, it has a height of 76m and a crown length of 246m. The hydroelectric power station located there produces an average of 346 GWh per year.

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Ruins of Vilarinho da Furna

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A village submerged in the reservoir. The remains can be seen in summer.

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View from Miradouro da Pedra Bela overlooking the Rio Gerês reservoir

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From the popular vantage point you have a wonderful view of the Rio Gerês reservoir. This is one of the most visited places in Peneda-Gerês National Park.

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View of the Rio Homem Reservoir

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There are always views of the lake, but this is the most beautiful! Wonderful area!

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Isolated Natural Pool of Peneda-Gerês

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Now in the nature reserve. The paths are quite overgrown, but attentive hikers do not miss it. fantastic.

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Vilarinho das Furnas Dam

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From here to Vilarinho das Furnas and back it is a comfortable 5 km, which in the summer months can sometimes be driven by car for a fee.

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The Top 14 Lakes in Braga

Blue Pool

Bom Jesus Park

Alqueirão Beach (Gerês beach)

Vilarinho da Furna Dam

Caniçada Dam

Ruins of Vilarinho da Furna

View from Miradouro da Pedra Bela overlooking the Rio Gerês reservoir

View of the Rio Homem Reservoir

Isolated Natural Pool of Peneda-Gerês

Vilarinho das Furnas Dam

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