Top 10 Lakes around Torrão

The Pego do Altar Dam, originally named Salazar Dam, is a dam built on the bed of the Ribeira das Alcáçovas, in the Sado River basin, in the parish of Santa Susana, in the municipality of Alcácer do Sal, Portugal. The Salazar Dam was built in 1949, during the Estado Novo period, to harness the waters for agriculture in the Sado Valley (rice fields of Alcácer do Sal) and for hydroelectric generation. Its reservoir is now a point of great tourist interest, particularly for sport fishing.

A right-bank tributary of the Sado River. It rises in the Mendro Mountains and stretches for 70 kilometers. It has two large reservoirs, with a total area of 2,450 hectares (the Odivelas Dam and the Albergaria dos Fusos Dam). To the southwest of the reservoirs are the Patos and Paneiro lagoons, which together are part of the irrigation plan for the surrounding area.

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.

Built on the bed of the Odivelas river and located near the village of the same name, the Odivelas dam is one of the largest dams in the Baixo Alentejo. Approximately 5 km long, 3 km wide, and with a flooded area of approximately 970 ha, the Odivelas reservoir is an important gathering point for a variety of aquatic birds. Here you can fish for bass, practice water sports or simply relax and enjoy a light meal in the picnic area in the leisure area.

The Odivelas Dam was the first Zagope project work, it is located in Baixo Alentejo, in the municipality of Ferreira do Alentejo, in Portugal. It was built on the riverbed of Odivelas River and came into operation in 1972. The water stored in the dam is mainly used for irrigation. The dam is 48 meters high and has a capacity of 96 million m³.

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.

This is an arm of the Pego do Altar Dam, which serves to irrigate the rice fields in the Alcácer do Sal area.