Douro
The Duero is a river on the Iberian Peninsula, in Spain and Portugal. Its Portuguese name is Douro. It is 897 kilometres (557 mi) long, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. It rises in Soria Province, in Spain. The river marks the border between Spain and Portugal for 112 kilometres (70 mi). 213 kilometres (132 mi) of the lower course is in Portugal. The Douro railway line runs along the river, in Portugal. The region is also known for wine-making and tourism.
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A 1908 image of boats along the Douro River
A SPOT Satellite image of the Douro River
Profile of the Douro River, from its source in the mountains of the Sistema Ibérico to Foz do Douro
Aerial view of the Douro estuary, Porto
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The Ribeira (meaning riverside). Its tall, colourful-building terraces is the main part of the river bank in the major city of Porto; it attracts numerous tourists
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The Douro in Zamora (Spain)
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The Pisuerga River (tributary to the Duero) in Valladolid
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The Upper Douro valley where Port wine grapes grow
The typical rabelo boat and Porto historical district in background
Port wine signs by the Douro River
