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The Douro Valley is home to the River Douro, the third largest river in the Iberian Peninsula, which runs for eight hundred and ninety seven kilometers from the Spanish town of Duruelo de la Sierra to...
Rising in Spain before following westward across Portugal towards Porto and the Atlantic Ocean, the Douro River valley is one of the most picturesque anywhere in Europe. Much of its beauty comes from farms and terraced vineyards, which are integral to the create of one of the region's most notable exports – the fortified wine known as port. Other attractions include quaint colourfully painted villages rising out of the valley floor, and the ancient rock paintings of the Vale do Coa Archaeological Park.
Whether you travel by scenic mountain road, on the rails of the Linha do Douro, by river cruise, or even by helicopter, you're sure to fall in love with this UNESCO World Heritage Site too.