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The Douro (Portuguese: Douro [ˈdo(w)ɾu]; Spanish: Duero [ˈdweɾo]; Latin: Durius) is one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, flowing from its source near Duruelo de la Sierra in Soria Province across northern-central Spain and Portugal to its outlet at Porto.
The name, Latinized Durius, may have come from the Celtic tribes that inhabited the area before Roman times: the Celtic root is *dubro-. In modern Welsh, dŵr is "water," as well as dour in modern Breton with cognate dobhar in Irish. In Roman times, the river was personified as a god, Durius.
The Douro vinhateiro (=winegrowing), an area of the Douro Valley in Portugal long devoted to vineyards, has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Traditionally, the wine was taken down river in flat-bottom boats called rabelos, to be stored in barrels in cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from Porto. In the 1950s and 1960s, dams were built along the river, which ended this river traffic from the upper regions in Spain and along the border. Now Port wine is transported in tanker trucks.
A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of water. Small rivers can be referred to using names such as stream, creek, brook, rivulet, and rill. There are no official definitions for the generic term river as applied to geographic features, although in some countries or communities a stream is defined by its size. Many names for small rivers are specific to geographic location; examples are "run" in some parts of the United States, "burn" in Scotland and northeast England, and "beck" in northern England. Sometimes a river is defined as being larger than a creek, but not always: the language is vague.
Rivers are part of the hydrological cycle. Water generally collects in a river from precipitation through a drainage basin from surface runoff and other sources such as groundwater recharge, springs, and the release of stored water in natural ice and snowpacks (e.g. from glaciers). Potamology is the scientific study of rivers while limnology is the study of inland waters in general.
River of Gold (Portuguese: O Rio do Ouro) is a 1998 Portuguese drama film directed by Paulo Rocha. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.
These are the main rivers in Europe (ecologically, the extreme west of the Palearctic ecozone - which includes Russia in the east). See each article for their tributaries, drainage areas, etc. For clarity, only rivers longer than 100 kilometres (or very significant in another way) are shown in this list. Shorter rivers can be found in the lists by country.
Rivers over 200 km:
In the list below, the European rivers are grouped by the sea or ocean into which they flow. They are sorted along the coastline of the seas and oceans. Rivers that flow into other rivers are sorted in orographic order, i.e., by the proximity of their points of confluence to the sea.
The rivers in this section are sorted east (Novaya Zemlya) to west (North Cape, Norway).
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Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Portugal–Spain border is 1,214 km (754 mi) long and considered the longest uninterrupted border within the European Union. The republic also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, both autonomous regions with their own regional governments.
The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christian Reconquista of the peninsula. By 1139, Portugal had established itself as a kingdom independent from León. In the 15th and 16th centuries, as the result of pioneering the Age of Discovery, Portugal expanded Western influence and established the first global empire, becoming one of the world's major economic, political and military powers.
Follow the path of one of loveliest river valleys on the continent on this popular European river cruise through the land where the Age of Discovery began. Your Douro River cruise follows Portugal's storied river through the spectacular Douro River Valley. Meaning "River of Gold" and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro was unnavigable until a series of dams built in the 1950s and '60s tamed its rapids. On this unforgettable Portugal river cruise, you'll navigate the Douro aboard our privately chartered river vessel, the 130-passenger ms Douro Spirit, roundtrip from Oporto to the Spanish border. Enjoy the experience as your European river cruise ship glides past graceful terraced vineyards ... narrow canyon walls ... and bucolic villages. You'll even enjoy a day trip to e...
The River of Gold itinerary with Viking River Cruises takes you deep into the heart of the Douro. After exploring the capital city of Lisbon for 2 days, enjoy a relaxing motorcoach ride to Porto, stopping in the charming town of Coimbra along the way. Following an included city tour of Porto, your ship will set sail on the Douro taking you through one of the most picturesque vineyard regions in the world! Each day you’ll embark on a new excursion learning about the process of making port wine, visiting medieval cities, and sampling the region’s local delicacies. You’ll also enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine and entertainment as you explore Portugal’s River of Gold! http://forgetsomeday.com
Porto to Salamanca, Spain, and return. A wine lover’s odyssey - explore Portugal's famed wine country. Spend two nights exploring Lisbon, then set sail through the Portuguese Frontier. Visit Spain’s walled city of Salamanca with an included Flamenco luncheon. Your cruise includes all shore excursions and two nights in Lisbon. Also included – dinners on shore at a monastery and a historic vineyard estate.
Visit our website for more information: https://www.scenic.com.au See below for a full transcript: Come with scenic and sail back in time to where Europe remains untouched. Sit back as the newly launched Scenic Azure glides through Portugal’s magnificent Douro Valley, where centuries old architecture, traditions and lifestyles still prevail. You’ll be met at the airport then transferred to your Scenic Space Ship in historic Porto, before being welcomed to your sumptuous cabin, your spacious and elegantly appointed home for the next 10 nights. Next morning, step ashore for an included tour of the sights and unique treasures of this UNESCO world heritage city. Once part of the Roman Empire and still a major trading port, you’ll visit the old town then enjoy a ride on one of the city’s ...
A wine lover’s odyssey - explore Portugal's famed wine country. Spend two nights exploring Lisbon, then set sail through the Portuguese Frontier. Visit Spain’s walled city of Salamanca with an included Flamenco luncheon. Your cruise includes all shore excursions and two nights in Lisbon. Also included – dinners on shore at a monastery and a historic vineyard estate.
Explore the remarkable cities and towns of Portugal on this enriching journey that showcases the country’s history and heritage. Spend three nights in Lisbon, the city that launched many of the great Age of Discovery expeditions, and two nights in vibrant Porto. Cruise the Douro River for seven nights aboard an exclusively chartered ship that takes you through Portugal’s famous port-producing region.
This tour of the Douro takes you by train from Porto to Regua. Then we sailed down the Douro, down two locks, and back to Porto at dusk. Well worth doing. Music provided from the Photodex free music library; http://www.proshowblog.com/2015/05/using-the-music-library-in-proshow-7/ Douro River Cruises; http://www.rivercruise.com/douro_river.cfm Porto ; https://www.bing.com/search?q=porto+portugal&form;=EDGTCT&qs;=AS&cvid;=51ff41b07ff14c31b0f309dac43db9dd&pq;=porto&elv;=AETr8wxm3g!673wXugpTeDdFXiOgoDdf1jUUXq*yMdwH https://www.tripadvisor.ca/SmartDeals-g189180-Porto_Porto_District_Northern_Portugal-Hotel-Deals.html
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Follow the path of one of loveliest river valleys on the continent on this popular European river cruise through the land where the Age of Discovery began. Your Douro River cruise follows Portugal's storied river through the spectacular Douro River Valley. Meaning "River of Gold" and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro was unnavigable until a series of dams built in the 1950s and '60s tamed its rapids. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere aboard the most recent addition to Vantage's exclusively-chartered Douro fleet, the ms Douro Spirit. While aboard, take advantage of the handsome, single-seating dining room, lounge, bar, and sun deck with pool and Jacuzzi. And watch the magnificent scenery of the valley unfold from your stylishly decorated cabin, which also offers i...
http://bookinghunter.com Porto, also known as Oporto in English, is the second-largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the major urban areas in Southern Europe and the capital of the second major great urban area in Portugal. Located along the Douro river estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. The most important places to visit in Porto are: Casa da Musica, Estadio do Dragao, Foz do Douro, Serralves Foundation and Museum, Igreja de Sao Francisco, National Museum Soares dos Reis, Palacio da Bolsa, Porto Cathedral, Teatro Nacional Sao Joao, Port Wine Caves and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most...
Travel video about destination Porto in Portugal. Situated in the north of Portugal, Porto is a cultural capital of Europe and birthplace of the nation. The Torre Dos Clerigos is the symbol of the city and was built in the middle of the 18th century on a rock at the city's most elevated point. Two hundred twenty-five steps lead to a stunning view across the picturesque old harbor town and its carpet of red rooftops that nestle against the city's hills. Porto has one of the most beautiful markets in Europe that contains a large inner courtyard completely encircled by arcades. The narrow, deep river valley of the Douro is spanned by 5 bridges of which the most impressive is the Ponte Dom Louis. The Frenchman, Gustave Eiffel, constructed the gigantic two level bridge that connects Porto wi...
Oporto | Portugal Filmed and Editing by PK Drones Link: https://www.facebook.com/pkdrones?_rdr=p LA CITTA' PORTOGHESE DI OPORTO VISTA DALL'ALTO E DA TURISTA NELLE SUE SETTE BELLEZZE. LA "Città dei ponti" con il Dom Luis sul fiume Douro, attraente ponte per la sua elegante struttura in metallo e diventato uno dei simboli della città. La Ribeira (la Riviera), il colorato quartiere UNESCO di Porto, ha numerosi vicoli stretti dai passaggi acciottolati che si arrampicano fino alla collina. Visitando la chiesa dos Clerigos si può salire sulla torre più alta di Porto da cui si gode un panorama unico sulla città. Si possono visitare molte chiese: Saint Anthony's Church Congregados, Igreja da Nossa Senhora das Carmelitas Igreja do Carmo, Porto Cathedral.
Portugal is in the west of the Iberian Peninsula. Porto is in the north of Portugal, on the estuary of the river Douro. Earlier Porto was the industrial city of Portugal. In Lisbon Portugal was ruled, in Coimbra was studied and in Porto was worked. In recent years, Porto has turned into a wonderful tourist destination. With its picturesque old town, the promenade along the banks of the Douro under the impressive Ponte Luís I, the long promenade along the Douro estuary and the endless beach promenade along the Atlantic coast, Porto is now worth to be visited more than only one day. The culinary diversity, the history of port wine, many historic buildings and the famous Azulejos framed by the hospitality of the Portuguese, complete the experience.
World Heritage Adventures Portugal Continues as Alice travels to Porto. On a short 24 hour trip she takes you to see some of her favorite places in Porto. From great architecture, to food and the river Douro. Please like and subscribe!!! For a more detailed guide on what to do in Porto check out my blog at : http://www.alicesadventuresonearth.com/portugal.html
Travel video about destination Porto in Portugal. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and is the city from which the country derived its name. At its centre is the Praca Da Liberdade a large square that is guarded by a statue of King Dom Pedro the Fourth. The Torre Dos Clerigos is the symbol of Porto and in the middle of the 18th century was built on a rock at the city's highest point. Of particular interest is the remarkable external wall toward the east that is decorated with a huge example of the Portuguese art form known as 'azuelejos'. The tidal and deep-cut river valley of the Douro is spanned by four bridges of which the most impressive is the iron-built, Ponte Dom Louis. The Frenchman, Gustave Eiffel, constructed this gigantic twin level bridge that connects Porto with its...
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Embark on a journey to the heart of the Port Wine region to enjoy world class wine produced in this beautiful area. For more information on P&O; Cruises' exciting range of Shore Excursions, visit: www.pocruises.com/Cruise-Experience/ExperienceShoreExcusions
If God gives me the grace to know when my last day of life will be; I would like to spend my last moments at this place ... in my grandmother farms, absolutely !!! http://www.csvintagehouse.com Travel Destination Tourism.
This video is a short recap of our trip to Rio Douro Valley. It was an incredible day! Full of excitement and happiness. Hope you'll enjoy watching it! If you liked this video, don't forget to subscribe my channel :) THUMBS UP! SHORTLY ABOUT US: We are Interior and Furniture Design students from Vilnius College of Design (Lithuania). Our studies programme was created together with ESAD Matosinhos and that's the reason why we are in Porto (Portugal) now! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/girlmoncia INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/nomciaa/
Follow the path of one of loveliest river valleys on the continent on this popular European river cruise through the land where the Age of Discovery began. Your Douro River cruise follows Portugal's storied river through the spectacular Douro River Valley. Meaning "River of Gold" and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro was unnavigable until a series of dams built in the 1950s and '60s tamed its rapids. On this unforgettable Portugal river cruise, you'll navigate the Douro aboard our privately chartered river vessel, the 130-passenger ms Douro Spirit, roundtrip from Oporto to the Spanish border. Enjoy the experience as your European river cruise ship glides past graceful terraced vineyards ... narrow canyon walls ... and bucolic villages. You'll even enjoy a day trip to e...
The River of Gold itinerary with Viking River Cruises takes you deep into the heart of the Douro. After exploring the capital city of Lisbon for 2 days, enjoy a relaxing motorcoach ride to Porto, stopping in the charming town of Coimbra along the way. Following an included city tour of Porto, your ship will set sail on the Douro taking you through one of the most picturesque vineyard regions in the world! Each day you’ll embark on a new excursion learning about the process of making port wine, visiting medieval cities, and sampling the region’s local delicacies. You’ll also enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine and entertainment as you explore Portugal’s River of Gold! http://forgetsomeday.com
Porto to Salamanca, Spain, and return. A wine lover’s odyssey - explore Portugal's famed wine country. Spend two nights exploring Lisbon, then set sail through the Portuguese Frontier. Visit Spain’s walled city of Salamanca with an included Flamenco luncheon. Your cruise includes all shore excursions and two nights in Lisbon. Also included – dinners on shore at a monastery and a historic vineyard estate.
Visit our website for more information: https://www.scenic.com.au See below for a full transcript: Come with scenic and sail back in time to where Europe remains untouched. Sit back as the newly launched Scenic Azure glides through Portugal’s magnificent Douro Valley, where centuries old architecture, traditions and lifestyles still prevail. You’ll be met at the airport then transferred to your Scenic Space Ship in historic Porto, before being welcomed to your sumptuous cabin, your spacious and elegantly appointed home for the next 10 nights. Next morning, step ashore for an included tour of the sights and unique treasures of this UNESCO world heritage city. Once part of the Roman Empire and still a major trading port, you’ll visit the old town then enjoy a ride on one of the city’s ...
A wine lover’s odyssey - explore Portugal's famed wine country. Spend two nights exploring Lisbon, then set sail through the Portuguese Frontier. Visit Spain’s walled city of Salamanca with an included Flamenco luncheon. Your cruise includes all shore excursions and two nights in Lisbon. Also included – dinners on shore at a monastery and a historic vineyard estate.
Explore the remarkable cities and towns of Portugal on this enriching journey that showcases the country’s history and heritage. Spend three nights in Lisbon, the city that launched many of the great Age of Discovery expeditions, and two nights in vibrant Porto. Cruise the Douro River for seven nights aboard an exclusively chartered ship that takes you through Portugal’s famous port-producing region.
This tour of the Douro takes you by train from Porto to Regua. Then we sailed down the Douro, down two locks, and back to Porto at dusk. Well worth doing. Music provided from the Photodex free music library; http://www.proshowblog.com/2015/05/using-the-music-library-in-proshow-7/ Douro River Cruises; http://www.rivercruise.com/douro_river.cfm Porto ; https://www.bing.com/search?q=porto+portugal&form;=EDGTCT&qs;=AS&cvid;=51ff41b07ff14c31b0f309dac43db9dd&pq;=porto&elv;=AETr8wxm3g!673wXugpTeDdFXiOgoDdf1jUUXq*yMdwH https://www.tripadvisor.ca/SmartDeals-g189180-Porto_Porto_District_Northern_Portugal-Hotel-Deals.html
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Follow the path of one of loveliest river valleys on the continent on this popular European river cruise through the land where the Age of Discovery began. Your Douro River cruise follows Portugal's storied river through the spectacular Douro River Valley. Meaning "River of Gold" and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro was unnavigable until a series of dams built in the 1950s and '60s tamed its rapids. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere aboard the most recent addition to Vantage's exclusively-chartered Douro fleet, the ms Douro Spirit. While aboard, take advantage of the handsome, single-seating dining room, lounge, bar, and sun deck with pool and Jacuzzi. And watch the magnificent scenery of the valley unfold from your stylishly decorated cabin, which also offers i...
Part 1 of 4 of AmaWaterways Portugal and Spain European River Cruise that includes cruising through the beautiful Douro Valley on-board the just launched luxury ship AmaVida and seeing many other parts of Portugal by bus as documented by travel filmmaker Clint Denn. This episode includes the famous capital of Portugal, Lisbon; the area of Sintra, coastal town of Portuguese nobility; Cascais, a quaint fishing village favored by European nobles and now a fantastic tourist attraction; the port city of Porto that is famous and the first part of the river cruising part of AmaWaterways Portuguese vacation. The Douro River Valley is the world's oldest legally defined wine producing region and a UNESCO Heritage site. The shores of the Douro are dotted with vineyards and the river cruise shi...
Join this bike tour ► ► ► http://bicycletouringpro.com/live-love-ride-cycling-holiday-portugal-douro-river/ Now you can watch all 5 days from the Live Love Ride guided bike tour on the Douro river in northern Portugal. Learn more about the bike tours offered by Live Love Ride ► www.portugalbiketours.com If you enjoy this video, then you'll definitely want to go back and watch the rest of my bicycle touring video blogs ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htFKW0GVB5U&list;=PLotHMGSiRt6pES77gE3h44hZIe4bx_iVz ADDITIONAL LINKS & RESOURCES Get Your Free Bicycle Touring Starter Guide: http://bicycletouringpro.com/freecourse/ The Bicycle Touring Blueprint: http://bicycletouringbook.com The Touring Bicycle Buyer's Guide: http://touringbicyclebook.com Free $30 Travel Credit with AirBNB: http:/...
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Part 2 of 4 of AmaWaterways Portugal and Spain European River Cruise that includes cruising through the beautiful Douro Valley on-board the just launched luxury ship AmaVida and seeing many other parts of Portugal by bus as documented by travel filmmaker Clint Denn. This episode includes getting aboard ship and seeing the sights of the Douro River Valley en route to the Spanish border and the ancient city of Salamanca. First sight off boat is the Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a tiny fortified village with encircling walls built by King Dennis in the 1200s. It has spectacular views in all directions. The fort is largely in ruins but the town is thriving. A sumptuous dinner aboard the luxurious AmaWaterways river cruise ship is followed by Portuguese Fado Music and singing. The ancien...
Riding my Yamaha XJ6F (similar to the FZ6R in the USA) in Portugal with 2 other friends along the Douro river. Video recorded by GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition Video edited on Apple iMovie
The train along the Douro River is magical passing the terraces of grapes vines. Visiting the villages and wine makers was unbelievable.
Douro River | 6 Bridges tour Porto / Portugal Music: Majestic Hills by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100423 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incomp...