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Castelo do Bode
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Lita Gale S
London, UK64 contributions
Great place to holiday
Aug 2018 • Couples
There is so much to do and walk down to the river and swim or cruise up down the river. Great to get away form the beach and enjoy the country side and the river life
Written August 26, 2018
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Liz en Theo M
Portugal214 contributions
Impressive
May 2017 • Couples
What a place to be and magnificent views. Really wonderful. Not to be missed when you travel through this part of Portugal.
Written June 4, 2017
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rhysw552016
Sydney, Australia174 contributions
Nice area for the afternoon
Jul 2016
Went their mainly to kill some time but found it to be very nice and scenic with excellent swimming facilities within the lake. The beach was tiny and not very user-friendly however and parking limited. There is much more that could be done here to make it a great attraction but still was a pleasant way to get away from the summer heat and cool off
Written July 29, 2016
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Miguel B
Santarem, Portugal76 contributions
Beautiful dam, wonderful and relax scenario
Apr 2014 • Family
The dam itself is great and you must visit from it's top. Excellent view and magnitude of the construction.

Then all around the dam you have plenty of nautical activities places and hotels and resorts and small spots.
Plan a weekend to visit it all around... The nature, the water sports activities, the small river beaches. Very good to recharge batteries.

The dam perimeter is not few. So you must go by car and visit all around. Plan your trip with the help of the net (google it).

Near by, you also have the small village of Constância that deserves a visit too.

Also the near by castle of Almourol ! You must visit it as well. (I guess i already commented it in Trip Advisor as well).
Written November 12, 2014
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Hypnos
Messery, France133 contributions
Beautiful dam
May 2012 • Couples
Beautiful dam, wonderful scenery, recommended to visit the nearby castle of Almorol
Written May 7, 2012
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desito07
Portsmouth, UK1,604 contributions
Spectacular view, quick stop!
Aug 2019 • Couples
This place was on our way to Lisbon, so we made a quick stop! The view is spectacular! 5 min stop, be aware of the cars passing around, no toilet facilities!
Written August 14, 2019
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JR1
Porto, Portugal8 contributions
nothing special
May 2018 • Family
just a dam ... and some river areas where you can take a shower. can be quiet (depending on the area) because in summer there are places with lots of people and lots of noise. nothing fascinating. nothing special.
Written April 10, 2019
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Craig M
Porto, Portugal3,118 contributions
Pretty Lake But Not Much Else
Oct 2018 • Friends
The Castle of Bode Dam was constructed in 1951. The concrete structure is 402 metres wide and 115 metres tall, making it one of the tallest structures in Portugal. The Dam restricts the flow of the Zêzere River, creating the Castle of Bode lake. As well as supplying water to the 3 million residents of the Lisbon region, it also provides hydro-electric power.

A road runs over the top of the dam and provides a view of the pretty lake. Bu, other than the view of the lake, there isn't much more to the place. Worth a 10-minute stop if passing through.
Written October 8, 2018
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nadi O o
Israel1,180 contributions
One of the more impressive dames in Portugal
Apr 2017 • Friends
Therer are 147 dames in Portugal. Over 40% oftheir energy come from hydrauelectric source. Once you visit Portugal it pays to visit at least one dame and this one is impressive. It creates an artificial lake of 33 square km.
Written April 27, 2017
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Manuela N
Lisbon, Portugal78 contributions
A relaxing and peaceful place
Sep 2016 • Family
We enjoyed the quietness of the place and the beauty of the scenery. The bar near the beach and the parking place provides snacks and drinks.
Written October 17, 2016
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