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Beautiful, fine beach, no catering open in March 2025.

A dam located in the Xarama river (Sado's River Basin) right in the planes of the Alentejo region. Fishing and swimming are allowed. Motor boats and surfing are allowed with some restrictions.

With a watershed that extends over 509 square kilometres, the Engenheiro Trigo de Morais Dam, better known as the "Vale do Gaio Dam", began operating in 1949. Located near Torrão, on the watercourse of the Xarrama River, the construction was selected by the Order of Engineers to be included in the book “100 Civil Engineering Works in the 20th Century”, which aims to present to society works that have contributed to the development of Portugal and to reinforce the role of Portuguese Engineering in the world. Surrounded by beautiful green areas, the Vale do Gaio dam is an ideal place for sports and water activities (walking, fishing, canoeing, etc.), for a simple walk in the open air or to enjoy a few days of rest in the guesthouse located there. Source: C.M. Alcáçer do Sal

The Vale de Gaio Dam (formerly Trigo de Morais) is a small paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in general. On its banks, you can find the peace and quiet that characterizes the Alentejo as an excellent eco-tourism destination. Fishing, canoeing, birdwatching or simply walking are obvious and viable options for those who visit us. There is also a guesthouse and picnic areas. Nearby, many rural tourism establishments await your visit. Although it is located in the District of Setubal, Municipality of Alcácer do Sal and Parish of Torrão, this is a gateway to the Central Alentejo, allowing you to easily reach the small whitewashed towns and villages and the golden plains of our Alentejo.

Rustic beach bar with a great view of the Atlantic surf from the deckchair, feet in the sand, a cold beer in your hand - what more could you want?

The hiking trail along the Troy Caldera is relaxing and you can observe numerous water birds. Surrounded by dunes, the Troia Caldera reveals a huge salt marsh area at low tide.

Very nice long beach (and some up to 200 meters wide) with a lagoon and beach bar. Immediately behind it is the Lagos de Santo André e Sancha, a nature reserve.

A good road with moderate traffic leads through the nature reserve.