4의 알부페이라 도 푼초가지 명소 & 주요 장소

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 .

No water - no reservoir. In November 2024 the reservoir was completely dry.

The Arade River is one of the longest in the Algarve, flowing into Portimão. The Funcho Dam, created mainly to feed the region's agricultural production, turns this section of the river into a beautiful Albufeira, which runs alongside the Via Algarviana.

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.

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. Its volume varies greatly throughout the seasons, so it is possible to find it both full and at lower levels.

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