River Douro Collection

River Douro and sherry boats (port barges), Porto (Oporto), Portugal, Europe

Port carrying Barcos, Porto, Portugal Porto (Oporto) and Port carryying Barcos Porto (Oporto) Douro Region Northern Portugal Portugal Europe

Terraced vineyards and the Quinta da Boavista, a wine producing farm where lived and worked the famous english Baron, Joseph James Forrester, a very important Port wine producer in the 19th century

Ponte de Dom Luis I over River Douro, Porto, Portugal, Europe

A wooden barcos rabelos boat, once used of delivering wine casks, cruises on the River Douro at Porto, Douro, Portugal, Europe

Port wine barrels on a boat on River Douro with Vila Nova de Gaia in the background, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Riverfront, the Douro River, Oporto (Porto), Portugal, Europe

The terraced vineyards of Quinta de Ventozelo and the river Douro at Ervedosa do Douro, during the grapes harvest season. The village of Pinhao on the right bank of the river

Passage of the Douro, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Passage of the Douro, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Rabelo boats in Porto with river Douro and bishops palace, Ribeira, Portugal

Dom Luis I bridge, Ribeira, Douro, Porto, Portugal

Bishops palace with river Douro and Ribeira, Porto, Portugal

Dom Luis I bridge, Serra do Pilar, Douro, Porto, Portugal

Dom Luis I bridge with Ribeira and river Douro, Porto, Portugal

View at Ribeira with bishops palace, Porto, Protugal

A Douro river cruise ship passing along the village of Pinhao. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Portugal

A Douro river cruise ship passing along the Quinta da Boavista, a wine producing farm where lived and worked the famous english Baron, Joseph James Forrester

The Douro river and the terraced vineyards near Folgosa do Douro, Alto Douro. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Portugal

The Douro river, the border between Portugal and Spain, seen from the Fraga do Puio belvedere. Spain is on the other side of the river. Picote, Miranda do Douro. Portugal

The Douro river cliffs that make the border with Spain. Spain in on the left side. Carrascalinho, Lagoaca, Douro Internacional Nature Park, Tras os Montes. Portugal

Barca d Alva and the Douro river with two hotel ships. Alto Douro, Portugal

Porto Lodges and Douro River, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal

Ribeira District, Porto Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage), Portugal

Douro river between Portugal and Spain, in the evening. Portugal on the foreground and Spain on the background. Portugal

Barca d Alva and the Douro river. Alto Douro, Portugal

The wild valley of the Douro river at Freixo de Espada a Cinta. Tras os Montes, Portugal

Portugal, Porto, Boat on river Douro

Pedorido and Oliveira de Arda along the Douro river. Portugal

The Douro river and a hotel-ship in the Valeira Dam. Sao Joao da Pesqueira, Portugal

An hotel-ship at the Douro river. Portugal

The Douro river seen from the top of a mountain, Sao Leonardo de Galafura. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Portugal

Covelinhas and Folgosa do Douro. Cruises on the river Douro, a Unesco World Heritage Site, Portugal

Barqueiros, over the Douro river is in a very good region to produce wine. Portugal

The Douro river and the terraced vineyards of the Port wine in Covelinhas. A Unesco World Heritage site, Portugal

The Douro river and the terraced vineyards of the Port wine near Mesao Frio. A Unesco World Heritage site, Portugal

The Douro river at Pedorido and Oporto in the horizon. Portugal

The Douro river at Castelo de Paiva. Portugal

Entre-os-Rios, at the mouth of Tamega river, a tributary of the Douro river. Portugal

The Douro river at Porto Antigo, Cinfaes do Douro. Portugal

The watermills of Zamora along the Douro river. Castilla y Leon, Spain

The Douro river and the Cathedral of Zamora. Castilla y Leon, Spain

The river Douro crossing the wild and rocky gorges of the International Douro Nature Park, between Spain and Portugal. Tras os Montes, Portugal

River Douro and city, Porto, Portugal, Europe

The view over the Douro River looking towards the Ribeira district of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Porto with bridge Ponte Dom Luis I over River Douro at night, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Porto with an early morning sea fog in the background, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Dom Luis I Bridge crossing River Douro with Vila Nova de Gaia lit up at night, Porto, Portugal
Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, looking towards the 17th Century monastery

Portuguese International Exhibition (engraving)
1610727 Portuguese International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese International Exhibition)

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The River Douro, flowing through Porto, Portugal, is a picturesque waterway that holds centuries of history and cultural significance. Port carrying barcos can be seen gracefully gliding along its currents, transporting goods and connecting the city to other regions. As you stroll along the riverfront, you'll witness the iconic Ponte de Dom Luis I towering above the Douro's shimmering waters. This architectural marvel not only provides passage but also offers breathtaking views of Porto's skyline. Venturing further upstream, you'll encounter terraced vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. Among them lies Quinta da Boavista, a renowned wine-producing farm where generations have dedicated themselves to crafting exquisite wines. The scent of grapes fills the air as you explore this idyllic estate. A nostalgic sight awaits on the riverbanks—a wooden barcos rabelos boat gently cruises downriver. Once used for delivering wine casks from vineyards to cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia across from Porto, these boats now serve as a reminder of an ancient tradition deeply rooted in Portuguese culture. Speaking of Vila Nova de Gaia, it proudly showcases rows upon rows of port wine barrels aboard boats docked on the River Douro's shores. This charming town serves as a gateway to some of Portugal's finest fortified wines and invites visitors to indulge in tastings while enjoying panoramic vistas. As your journey continues towards Ervedosa do Douro, prepare yourself for nature's masterpiece—the terraced vineyards at Quinta de Ventozelo harmoniously blend with the meandering river below. The landscape exudes tranquility and showcases man's ingenuity in cultivating vines on steep slopes. Whether exploring Porto or venturing into Northern Portugal's enchanting Douro region, one thing remains certain—the River Douro will captivate your senses with its beauty and rich heritage at every turn.