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Fennel Dam

Fennel Dam

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Fennel Dam

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Location: Silves, Algarve, Portugal

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Ana Carmen

September 15, 2025

It's impossible to miss this dam: the enormous stone and cement wall in the middle of the mountains invites you to stop for a moment and admire its grandeur. There's a path below, from where you can see the massive structure at river level, and you can also visit it from above, revealing sensational panoramas of the cliffs, the reservoir, and the surrounding greenery.

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El Frailejón

September 7, 2021

Cycling

Bike path leads along below. But you can also hike on the top of the dam.

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Per

February 17, 2024

Cycling

The dam is impressive. A natural mid point of this tour from Guia (Bikesul) and back.

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Elevation 80 m

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Thursday 30 July

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