Douro, Major river in Castile and León, Spain.
The Douro River flows for 897 kilometers from the Sierra de Urbión mountains through northern Spain and Portugal until reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The Romans named this waterway Durius and established settlements along its banks, developing agriculture and trading routes throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
Traditional flat-bottom boats called rabelos transported wine barrels along the river, connecting inland vineyards with coastal trading posts.
Fifteen dams regulate water flow and generate hydroelectric power, while locks enable navigation for vessels between Spain and Portugal.
The river descends 380 meters within 50 kilometers at the Spanish-Portuguese border, creating multiple gorges and rapids.
Location: Castile and León
Location: Bragança
Location: Guarda
Location: Vila Real
Location: Viseu
Location: Porto
Address: Douro River
GPS coordinates: 41.98333,-2.90000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:26
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Demanda mountain range
23.6 km
Lakes of Neila
14.6 km
Sierra de Cebollera Natural Park
25.7 km
Laguna Negra and Circos Glaciares de Urbión Natural Park
4.7 km
Embalse de Mansilla
19.5 km
Sierra de Urbión
4.1 km
Yacimiento arqueológico de Cuyacabras
8 km
Castle of de Juan Manrique de Lara
22.3 km
Castillo de Cabrejas del Pinar
21.3 km
Puente de Soria
7 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Abejar
21.8 km
Bridge of Santo Domingo
5.3 km
Hermitage of Saint Mammes, Montenegro de Cameros
16.8 km
Iglesia de San Miguel
11.5 km
Church of San Leonardo Abad
22 km
Torre de Abejar
21.5 km
Iglesia de la Natividad, Vadillo
23.2 km
Puente romano de Vinuesa
14.8 km
Crucero de Canales
20.3 km
Ermita de San Cristóbal
20.3 km
Casa consistorial de Villoslada de Cameros
23.7 km
Casa consistorial de Viniegra de Arriba
13.6 km
Casa consistorial de Viniegra de Abajo
18.8 km
Crucero de Brieva
22 km
Rollo de Vinuesa
13.8 km
Ermita de la Blanca, Cabrejas del Pinar
19.6 km
Pine-oak of Canicosa
13.1 km
Conjunto Histórico Canales de la Sierra
20.5 kmReviews
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