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Água De Alto

Beautiful path along the Levada

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Beautiful path along the Levada

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Beautiful path along the Levada

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    October 14, 2017

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    The walking section leads approx. 1.75km along the water channel (Levada) of a tributary of the Ribeira da Praia, which starts at the Lagoa da Fogo. Very nice hiking section. …
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    October 29, 2017

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    The dam is one, approximately 1.75km long water channel (Levada) and is the inflow of a hydroelectric power plant. The levada starts at Lagoa da Fogo. At the end of the channel, a pressure line 290m deep into the valley to supply the hydroelectric power plant Central Nova, which is still in operation today and has a capacity of 440kW, with about 300l / sec with water.
    The Kaftwerk Central Nova is the fourth of the historical hiking trail PR 39 and was put into operation in 1927.
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    December 2, 2016

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    one of the few levadas in the Azores.
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    1. Lagoa do Fogo — trail on the Island of São Miguel (PRC 2 SMI)

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    420m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Distance 1.55 km

    Uphill 30 m

    Downhill 30 m

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