The Tua as it crosses Mirandela

Tua (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtuɐ]) is a river in northeastern Portugal, flowing by the border of Vila Real District and Bragança District. It is a tributary of the Douro River. The biggest and most important city it flows through is Mirandela.

The Tua line was a narrow gauge railway which closely followed the banks of the river and was closed in 2008.[1]

In 2017 the Foz Tua project, which includes a dam built near the mouth of the Tua River (at the confluence with the Douro River), started producing energy, after a long controversial process between Portuguese government and environmental organizations.[2]

The Tua in Mirandela
Tua River
Wine Regions of Portugal
The Tua River passing near the town of Mirandela.
Tua River

References

  1. ↑ "Linha do Tua encerrada por ordem do Governo" [Tua line closed by order of the Government]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 22 August 2008.
  2. ↑ "Barragem do Tua está pronta já produz energia em modo experimental".

41°12′43″N 7°25′52″W / 41.212°N 7.431°W / 41.212; -7.431


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