Azibo Dam Protected Area
Município de Macedo de Cavaleiros, Jardim 1º de Maio, Macedo de Cavaleiros 5340-218
Phone: +351 278 420 420 - Fax: +351 278 426 243
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The Azibo dam is located about 10 km northeast of Macedo de Cavaleiros and, with its protected area, is one of the region’s main tourist attractions. The earth-fill dam was completed in 1982. The protected area is 4,897 hectares (about 19 square miles) and the numerous species of migratory birds attract many ornithologists and nature lovers. There are two river beaches, Fraga da Pegada and Ribeira, which are close to the village of Santa Combinha and many different water sports are permitted. The visitor’s centre has a small archaeological museum with an auditorium and bar, as well as an ecological library.
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