Castelo do Bode Lake,
which is Portugal's second largest reservoir, is a popular
location to carry out all kinds of water sports and is
located around 20 minutes drive from Casa das Flores
Bed & Breakfast.
Castelo do Bode lake was created in
the 1950s by damming the River Zęzere. This man made lake stretches
over 60 kilometres and wends in and out of bays and coves and has
many islands with sandy shores.
The waters of Castelo do Bode lake are
clear and ph tested every days. Although water sports take place on
the lake, these are monitored carefully to ensure no pollution.
So if you like fishing, swimming, canoeing,
sailing, scuba diving, bird watching or just enjoy breathing in the
stunning scenery, Castelo do Bode lake is a great place for
everyone.
