Barragem da Regua
Barragem da Regua
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Nigel H
Launceston, England, United Kingdom255 contributions
Sept 2019
Having started a river cruise from Porto, the lock, "The Bagauste (Regua) Dam/Lock" is the third lock of five on the Douro.
Amazing engineering. It is as impressive as it 4 other sister dams (not the highest this time).
If you appreciate Waterwork engineering, you will love this trip.
When on a River Cruise, there is only space for the one boat in the lock.
Watch out for the free shower on the top deck!!
Amazing engineering. It is as impressive as it 4 other sister dams (not the highest this time).
If you appreciate Waterwork engineering, you will love this trip.
When on a River Cruise, there is only space for the one boat in the lock.
Watch out for the free shower on the top deck!!
Written 10 October 2019
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Allan C
Ipswich, UK541 contributions
Apr 2022
One of the five locks needing to be navigated on the criise on the Douro this is no more and noless impressive than any of the others though it is good the way the scenery opens out as the lock gates disappear and you resume your stately progress. Good viewing platform on this one.
Written 18 May 2022
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain23,886 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
Barragem da Peso da Régua is one of the some dams located in Douro River, in Vila Real Region, in the North of Portugal. This dam is not very beautiful, but from here you can see nice views of Douro. Ok, if you are on way in Douro Region.
Written 2 October 2019
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LaNyonsaise
West Midlands, UK1,035 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We first encountered the dam when driving along the N222 and stopped to watch a boat make its way through. There are convenient parking places and you can walk along the road that sits on top of the dam itself. One or two fruit sellers were taking advantage of the passing trade. The boat we watched had a swimming pool on the deck and it was interesting to see that the water didn't spill over even when the sides of the boat scraped along the walls of the lock.
Next day we took a short cruise upstream. Having only experienced travelling through small, manual locks on a narrowboat on English canals it was interesting to be a passenger on a cruise through this deep lock. Embarking from Regua you soon reach the dam and the passage takes over half an hour, which is a high percentage of the time onboard the 2 hour trip to Pinhao. There is not much clearance between the boat and the moss covered walls of the lock and at first the movement of the boat is imperceptible. Moving under the previously submerged gate we top deck passengers got an unwanted cold shower. Once through to the other side the Douro opens out and is more like a lake with artificial banks. In my opinion the river is more scenic downstream of the dam where it is narrower and more natural.
We took the boat one way and caught the train back for less than €3 each, equally scenic and along the opposite bank. That's highly recommended, buy tickets in advance from the station in Regua.
Next day we took a short cruise upstream. Having only experienced travelling through small, manual locks on a narrowboat on English canals it was interesting to be a passenger on a cruise through this deep lock. Embarking from Regua you soon reach the dam and the passage takes over half an hour, which is a high percentage of the time onboard the 2 hour trip to Pinhao. There is not much clearance between the boat and the moss covered walls of the lock and at first the movement of the boat is imperceptible. Moving under the previously submerged gate we top deck passengers got an unwanted cold shower. Once through to the other side the Douro opens out and is more like a lake with artificial banks. In my opinion the river is more scenic downstream of the dam where it is narrower and more natural.
We took the boat one way and caught the train back for less than €3 each, equally scenic and along the opposite bank. That's highly recommended, buy tickets in advance from the station in Regua.
Written 25 June 2019
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Jerry L
Sherbrooke, Canada325 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Timing is everything. A river cruise ship began its entry into the dam. It's amazing to see the depth and denivelation of the dam. Nice view from the dam.
Written 7 December 2018
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