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November 1, 2026
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One of five large dams on the Douro. All of them contribute, in addition to the year-round navigability of the Douro, primarily to power generation. Portugal's hydropower accounts for a high percentage.
Besides that, it is an impressive lock with miter gates and a height difference of approx. 14m. The lock chamber is exactly the size of modern river cruise ships.
Besides that, it is an impressive lock with miter gates and a height difference of approx. 14m. The lock chamber is exactly the size of modern river cruise ships.
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Elevation 110 m
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