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Santa Clara Dam – Santa Clara River Beach loop from Santa Clara - Sabóia

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Portugal

Beja

Saboia

Santa Clara Dam – Santa Clara River Beach loop from Santa Clara - Sabóia

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Santa Clara Dam – Santa Clara River Beach loop from Santa Clara - Sabóia

04:38

16.6km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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3.54 km

River in Santa Clara

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The Ribeira de Santa Clara (also locally referred to as the initial stretch of the Mira river) in Santa Clara-a-Velha, Odemira, is the heart of one of the most serene regions of the Alentejo interior, dominated by the imposing Santa Clara Reservoir. With a water surface covering approximately 1986 hectares, it is one of the largest reservoirs in Europe, offering ideal conditions for swimming, water sports, and fishing.

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4.29 km

Ponte D. Maria

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The D. Maria Bridge, also known as Ponte Velha and mistakenly as Ponte Romana, consists of the ruins of a historic bridge over the Mira River, located in the village of Santa Clara-a-Velha, Municipality of Odemira, in Portugal. It was probably built in 1822, although it may have replaced an older structure, as Santa Clara-a-Velha has been a traditional crossing point of the Mira River since Roman times. Still in the 19th century, it began to suffer from serious conservation problems, eventually collapsing partially in the 20th century. It was classified as a Property of Municipal Interest in 2006.

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Santa Clara Dam

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The Mira River is the soul of this region, feeding it through an ingenious system of canals that distribute its water throughout the landscape. Despite being shaped by human hands, the reservoir of the Santa Clara dam dazzles with its natural beauty.

From the top of the enormous dam wall, the view over this immense lake is breathtaking, and, on the banks, the river beach, one of the best in the Alentejo, invites you to take a refreshing dip.

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