The Top 13 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 16, 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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Water Reservoir and Ruins
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An example of how rainwater is stored in the region. By constructing a small dam in a watercourse, a reservoir is created. The water was used for agriculture and forestry, which is slowly disappearing due to depopulation.
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