Parques de Portugal

Póvoa e Meadas Dam (birdwatching)

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In northern Alentejo, about 10 km NW of Castelo de Vide and 25 km north of Portalegre, this is the 1st and the largest hydroelectric in Portugal built in 1927, taking advantage of Nisa river waters (the largest watercourse of Castelo de Vide municipality).

On the water, there are granitic outcrops embellishing the reservoir. This is a good place to observe whether waterfowl and land birds in the surroundings of the dam, specially on oak groves and agricultural areas.

The best period for birdwatching here is March-June.

 

Waterfowl: Great Crested Grebe; Great Cormorant; Mallard; Grey Heron; Little Egret; Little Ringed Plover; Common Snipe; Green Sandpiper;  Common Sandpiper; and Common Kingfisher.

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  • In northern Alentejo, about 10 km NW of Castelo de Vide and 25 km north of Portalegre, this is the 1st and the largest hydroelectric in Portugal built in 1927, taking advantage of Nisa river waters (the largest watercourse of Castelo de Vide municipality).

    On the water, there are granitic outcrops embellishing the reservoir. This is a good place to observe whether waterfowl and land birds in the surroundings of the dam, specially on oak groves and agricultural areas.

    The best period for birdwatching here is March-June.

     

    Waterfowl: Great Crested Grebe; Great Cormorant; Mallard; Grey Heron; Little Egret; Little Ringed Plover; Common Snipe; Green Sandpiper;  Common Sandpiper; and Common Kingfisher.

  • Alentejo

  • Castelo de Vide

  • Serra de S. Mamede Nature Park

  • Yes

  • Access coming from:

    - Castelo de Vide (about 15 km) – N246-1, N246 and M1007; or

    - Spain by N-521 - N246-1 to Castelo de Vide, N246 and M1007.

  • Albufeira de Utilização Protegida.

  • Albufeira de Utilização Protegida (Water Reservoir with Protected Use)

  • Hydroelectric

  • Rural.

  • Public

  • Twentieth century

  • Walk around the dam to see more birds using the two observatories placed in the reservoir margins.