River Douro

The Douro River is a major waterway that flows through Spain and Portugal, spanning about 900 kilometers. Originating in the Galician mountains of Spain, it travels southwest, passing scenic landscapes and historic cities before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. The river is renowned for its role in viticulture, especially for producing Port wine in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It supports transportation, agriculture, and tourism, offering impressive river scenery, vineyard vistas, and cultural heritage along its course. The Douro is a vital natural and economic resource for the regions it traverses.