Algoz River
Algoz River (Portuguese pronunciation: [aɫˈɡɔʃ]) is a small river in the south central region of the Algarve, Portugal which rises near the village of Tunes.[1][2] The river is a tributary of the Alcantarilha River and runs for a distance of 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) from its source to its conflux with the Alcantarilha River.
| Algoz River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ribeiro de Algoz |
| Location | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Algarve |
| District | Faro |
| Municipality | Silves |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Tunes, Algarve |
| • coordinates | 37°09′13.4″N 8°15′55.5″W |
| Source confluence | |
| • location | Alcantarilha River |
| • coordinates | 37°09′27.5″N 8°20′52.7″W |
| Mouth | The south central coast of the Algarve into the Atlantic at Armação de Pêra via the Alcantarilha River |
Description
Part of the river runs underground for 0.32 kilometres (0.2 mi) below the Rua do Ribeiro in the village of Algoz.[3] North west of the village a tributary joins the river which is called Barranco Longo.
References
- "49-D Silves" (Map). Sheet map scale 1:50 000 Carta Corografica De Portugal – 49D Map showing the confluence of the streams that form the Alcantarilha River. Instituto Geografico Portugues. ISBN 9789728867102.
- "49-D Silves". Listing of the Map on Stanford’s website. Stanfords Bookshop. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- Garcia Domingues, José Domingos. Silves: Tourist Guide to the Town and Borough. Geographical location of Algoz including details of Rivers. Câmara Municipal de Silves. p. 117.
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