Abandoned Power Plant in Vila Real - Vila Real, Portugal - Hydroelectric Power Stations on Waymarking.com

Vila Real was the first Portuguese city with public electricity network as soon as the end of 19th century. In 1894, the first water power plant, constructed by Emilio Biel on Corgo river at Poço do Aguerinho, started the production of electricity for the public netwrok. In 1926, being replaced by another power plant, this power plant was transformed into leather processing factory by Jose Pires Granjo with most of the machinery left in the place. The factory worked until 1950.

Actually, if you are attentive, you will clearly observe the two eras on the small complex of buildings, as well as the different machinery.

The access to the facility is pretty easy. Just park your car at 41° 17.586'N 7° 44.491'W (in case you get lost, ask the locals for “Meia Laranja”). Once there, if you are facing the valley, you will notice a small old house to your left. Walk around it and you will see the narrow path leading down. It’s basically impossible to lose the track.

Operational: no Type of power station: Other/Unknown Type of turbine: Other/Unknown Operator: Nobody, Abandoned. Visitor center: no Date built: 01/01/1894 Generation capacity: Not listed

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Date Logged Log   03/22/2015 bmps2003 visited it