Many, many years ago, in 2004, I went to Gerês National park for the first time and camped somewhere in the Caniçada Dam. A few weeks later I returned to Gerês but camped in another place.
This postcard could be from that year but no, it looks a few years older. It was sent by Rui who bought it at a street fair.
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The Caniçada Dam is one of the best known places and one of the main entry points to Gerês and is located in the Cavado River basin, between the municipalities of Terras de Bouro and Vieira do Minho, Northern Portugal.
With the aim of producing electricity, this infrastructure was inaugurated in 1955, as part of the plan for hydroelectric developments throughout the country. It is a concrete arch dam with a height of 76 m above the foundation and a crest length of 246 m.
For pilgrims to São Bentinho da Porta Aberta, this is a must-see place. In fact, it is a unique sensation to arrive at this huge mantle of water during sunrise.
In addition to the various leisure activities related to water sports , this area allows its visitors to enjoy the landscape of great beauty in the various esplanades located along the reservoir. - in: https://www.descobrirogeres.com
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