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The Top 12 Lakes around Covide

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

Last updated: November 11, 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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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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Dobau Village at the Reservoir

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Quiet, peaceful place
Can only be reached via a very narrow/single-lane road. From the hotel you have to walk to the water

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Poço Verde de Fafião

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Poço Verde de Fafião is a stunning lagoon in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, known for its crystal-clear waters and accessible trails that lead to a true natural paradise.

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