Category: Nature > River Beach
District: Beja > Odemira > Santa Clara-a-Velha > Praia Fluvial de Santa Clara-a-Velha
Santa Clara River Beach is located in the municipality of Odemira, a short distance from the village of Santa Clara-a-Velha. The site is part of the vast reservoir created by the Santa Clara Dam, situated on the course of the Mira River.
The bathing area is located in a lower area relative to the road or parking level, requiring a descent to access the beach and its facilities.
The Santa Clara Dam reservoir, with its great extent, forms a remarkable blue water mirror that constitutes the main scenery of the river beach. The vastness of this inland lake, sometimes dotted with small islets, gives the place a sense of spaciousness.
The reservoir water, generally calm and with good visibility, invites refreshing swims. The dam, whose construction dates back to the 1960s and was inaugurated in 1969, gave rise to this body of water that has become a leisure spot.
Santa Clara River Beach offers a well-equipped bathing area to receive visitors. One of its most characteristic elements is the floating structure anchored in the water, which includes two pools: one deeper and another shallower, suitable for children.
The place features support infrastructures and strategically placed benches. The hillside surrounding the beach area acts as a kind of natural balcony, providing unobstructed views over the reservoir.
The surroundings of the beach are distinguished by their atmosphere of silence and quietness, ideal for those seeking a calm environment in nature. The surrounding landscape is marked by typical Alentejo vegetation, which benefits from the humidity of the reservoir and covers the neighboring hills.
The area is a habitat for various animal species, including aquatic fauna in the reservoir and several species of birds and other terrestrial animals on the banks, which contributes to the natural richness of the place.
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Coordinates DD: 37.516561,-8.4447227
Coordinates DMS: 37°30'59.6"N 08°26'41.0"W
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