Rio Alva
A tributary of the Mondego river that starts on the southwest hillside of the Estrela Mountain. There are several villages, as well as some river beaches and, due to its steepness, small hydroelectric centrals.
Contacts
Rio Alva
3360,Oliveira do Mondego
- Water resources
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Rio Alva
Barragem da Raiva
Dam located on the Mondego River, with cool, tree-lined banks. The practice of sporting and leisure activities is permitted, with restrictions.
Livraria do Mondego
Grandiose rock formation made up of Ordovician quartzites, located on the banks of the Mondego River. Its name probably comes from the arrangement of the rocks…
Penedo de Castro
Granite block located in the upper part of the village. It started out being called Penedo do Cheira, as it was located above the town of Cheira, but was later…
Serra do Buçaco
The Cruz Alta (High Cross), at an altitude of 547 metres, is the highest pont of the Buçaco Mountain. The landscape is amazing, with views from the Boa Viagem …
