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Santa Clara Dam
When the fog hits the coast or looking for a bit of fishing, hope over to the Santa Clara Dam.
Along the dam the are hiking trails to explore or a variety of nautical activities to try out.
About the Santa Clara Dam
Built by the Estado Novo and completed in 1969, it covers about 2 thousand hectares, taking advantage of the Mira River’s waters. A magnificent basin of water that shelters largemouth bass, carp and crayfish.
In addition to the hydroelectric plant, this immense water reservoir provides irrigation for the surrounding lands planted with cork, oaks and holms.
You will find acacias, mimosas, poplars, ash, willows, and closer to the village in more fertile lands in the inner riverside area. You can also find vegetable gardens, orange trees, fig trees and olive trees.
The best way to explore the Santa Clara Dam is to rent a boat or a kayak.
What to visit in Santa Clara Dam
The Tower
This tower allows to control and manoeuvre a caterpillar gate upstream of the discharge hole. This gate enables the discharge hole to be kept dry to carry out maintenance work in complete safety.
River Beach of Santa Clara
The river beach of Santa a Clara has a floating platform and leisure area with parasols and picnic tables.
Around Santa Clara Dam
D. Maria Bridge
On the way to the Santa Clara dam, be sure to see the ruins of the D. Maria bridge.
Locally known as the Roman bridge because it is located near a Roman road that connected Arandis (Garvão) to Ossónoba (Faro ), it was actually built during the 17th century
On the Way
Sines
Porto Covo
Vila Nova de Milfontes
Almograve
Odemira
Santa Clara Dam
Zambujeira do Mar
Odeceixe
Brejão
Aljezur
Sagres
A glimpse of Santa Clara Dam
