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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.
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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Distance 1.55 km
Uphill 30 m
Downhill 30 m
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