Távora River
The Távora (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtavuɾɐ]) is a river that rises near Trancoso and flows north until it flows into the river Douro, of which it is a tributary. Its main tributaries are the Gradiz, Rio de Mel, Azores and Lezíria streams.
| Távora | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Trancoso |
| Mouth | Douro |
• location | near Tabuaço |
• coordinates | 41°9′28″N 7°34′55″W |
| Basin size | 535.9 square kilometres (206.9 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Douro→ Atlantic Ocean |
Originating in Trancoso (district of Guarda), it passes through many locations like Vila do Abade, Vila da Ponte (Sernancelhe), Escurquela, Riodades, Granjinha, Távora e Pereiro and Tabuaço, going into the left bank of the Douro after having traveled about 47 kilometers.
It has an important reservoir, created by the Vilar Dam located between the parishes of Vilar and Fonte Arcada. This reservoir helps to normalize the Douro River flows, It is used for the production of electricity and is also recently used for the abstraction of water for public supply.