Alqueva
Beja · Alentejo · Guadiana
Capacity
4,150 hm³
Coordinates
38.200°N, 7.500°W
Operator
RH7
Current fill
85.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 4,150 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 3,735 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH7 |
| River | Guadiana |
| Province | Beja |
| Autonomous community | Alentejo |
| River basin | Guadiana |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.200, -7.500 · Open in Google Maps
About Alqueva
As of June 9, 2026, Alqueva is filled to 85.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3,565 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4,150 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 3,735 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Alqueva — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 85.9% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 85.9% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by RH7 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 38.200°N, 7.500°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 85.9%
- Water stored
- 3,565 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4,150 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,735 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Guadiana
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- RH7
- Coordinates
- 38.200°N, 7.500°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 85.9% | 3,565 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Alqueva?
As of June 9, 2026, Alqueva is at 85.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 3,565 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Alqueva reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Alqueva is high at 85.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Alqueva rising or falling?
The level at Alqueva has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Alqueva hold?
Alqueva has a total capacity of 4,150 hm³, of which about 3,735 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Alqueva reservoir located?
Alqueva is located in Beja, Alentejo, Portugal, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 38.200°N, 7.500°W).
What is Alqueva used for?
Alqueva is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH7.