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The Bravura Dam stretches across a vast expanse of water that reflects the Algarve sky. On intensely hot days, the water level drops, revealing the riverbed, sometimes even with cattle grazing where there was once water. But in any season, the scenery remains serene and stunning, worthy of its name.

Nice walk, but intensive

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 . The construction of this dam was completed in 1993 and its main purpose is to irrigate the agricultural lands of the region . The surface area of ​​the hydrographic basin is 200 km² , with a useful capacity of 42.75 million cubic metres in the reservoir .

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 forage fields stretch between patches of pine forest, uncultivated land and vast olive groves, where rye grows under the silvery canopies.

Unfortunately, the reservoir has been at historic low levels: 13% at the end of 2024. Rains have done little to increase the level.

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 the area. There is a small car park next to it.

A nice walk around the lake , you can visit the Linx visitor park and after the hike take a swim in the lake , special swimming place made by the gouverment

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, hiking and biking or just enjoy the peace, everything is possible.