Bravura
Faro · Algarve · Ribeiras do Algarve
Capacity
33 hm³
Coordinates
37.240°N, 8.700°W
Operator
RH8
78.8% full
Current fill
78.8%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 | 33 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 29.7 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH8 |
| Province | Faro |
| Autonomous community | Algarve |
| River basin | Ribeiras do Algarve |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 37.240, -8.700 · Open in Google Maps
About Bravura
As of July 21, 2026, Bravura is filled to 78.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 26 hm³ of water out of a maximum 33 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 30 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 Bravura — 1 data points between July 21, 2026 and July 21, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 78.8% (July 21, 2026) to a high of 78.8% (July 21, 2026).
It is operated by RH8 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ribeiras do Algarve basin at 37.240°N, 8.700°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 78.8%
- Water stored
- 26 hm³
- Total capacity
- 33 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 30 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Ribeiras do Algarve
- Operator
- RH8
- Coordinates
- 37.240°N, 8.700°W
- Last updated
- July 21, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 78.8% | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bravura?
As of July 21, 2026, Bravura is at 78.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 26 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Bravura reservoir full?
No. As of July 21, 2026, Bravura is within its normal operating range at 78.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bravura rising or falling?
The level at Bravura has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Bravura hold?
Bravura has a total capacity of 33 hm³, of which about 30 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bravura reservoir located?
Bravura is located in Faro, Algarve, Portugal, within the Ribeiras do Algarve basin (coordinates 37.240°N, 8.700°W).
What is Bravura used for?
Bravura is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH8.