Swimming lakes in Portugal
Fantastic beaches, bathing lakes and rivers await visitors to Portugal: whether the Iberian Peninsula, the Algarve, Madeira or the Azores.
Portugal offers many beautiful and natural bathing lakes in a unique natural landscape. Numerous bathing places at rivers and lakes invite you to wild swim and relax. On our Portugal map a little further down below you will get a practical overview to discover the most beautiful lake for you. From quarry ponds and reservoirs to mountain lakes, all types of inland lakes are represented.
You're out and about right now in Portugal wondering "Where can I find a swimming lake near me? " Now discover your favorite nearby lake with the area search that meets your requirements. No matter whether it is particularly beautiful, large or secluded and quiet.
You love sandy beaches and want to go nudist bathing? Or you do not have your own car and want to reach the reach the beach by public transport? No problem! Use the comfortable filter search and rediscover your surroundings.

Discover Bathing places in the individual regions:
Alentejo 9Algarve 109Azores 60Inselgruppe Madeira 36Lisbon 52Mitte 161Nord 105Little facts about Portugal
Currency: Euro (EUR) | Area code: +351 | ||
Language: Portuguese | Population: 10600000 |
Average water quality in Portugal*
- 4.8
- 4.8
- 4.8
- 4.8
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 4.9
*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.



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