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Douro
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This river flowing through northern Portugal empties into the sea at Porto. In recent years, boat excursions from the city have become a tourist "classic", as have its valley and park with their landscapes, castles, churches, and the wine-producing region (a UNESCO World Heritage site) of the Upper Douro.
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This river flowing through northern Portugal empties into the sea at Porto. In recent years, boat excursions from the city have become a tourist "classic", as have its valley and park with their landscapes, castles, churches, and the wine-producing region (a UNESCO World Heritage site) of the Upper Douro.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Length: 897 km.
- Altitude: from 2,160 m to sea level.
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Upper Douro Wine Region
This is the part of the Douro Valley listed by UNESCO where Portuguese wines are produced. As is often the case, wine tourism has developed here, and it is possible to visit vineyards.
This is the part of the Douro Valley listed by UNESCO where Portuguese wines are produced. As is often the case, wine tourism has developed here, and it is possible to visit vineyards.
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Upper Douro Wine Region
★ This is the part of the Douro Valley listed by UNESCO where Portuguese wines are produced. As is often the case, wine tourism has developed…