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Top 5 Wonders of the Douro River

02/11/2014
The Douro Rivers is one of the most naturally beautiful resources of Portugal. This river is at the center of both the cultural and historical significance of this Iberian country. 

To learn more about the Douro River and why you should travel to this part of the world, read this post that Brit Olom Tours in Miami has prepared for you!

5 Reasons to Cruise the Douro River


It Travels the Wine Region in Portugal

One of the main tourist attractions of the Douro River is that it gives visitors a tour of the wine region in Portugal. It’s in this part of the world that the famous and fine Port wine is made. For wine enthusiast, a river cruise through this area can be a breathtaking experience! 

It Runs Through Different Towns

The Douro River allows visitors to have a creative way to cruise through and live Portugal at its best. Along the river, sit the towns of Miranda do Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia, and others. This majestic body of water ultimately ends in Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, where The Douro meets the Atlantic Ocean. 

It's the Border between Portugal and Spain

For 70 miles, the Douro River divides Portugal from its only land neighbor, Spain. It’s safe to say that the Douro is not only a territorial border, but it represents a linguistic, cultural, and political barrier that protected this region from invasions in the past.

It’s a Natural Beauty

With canyons, miles of green grass, and almond trees, this body of water is the third largest in the Iberian Peninsula. Its natural significance is such that Portugal created the International Douro Natural Park around it (named this way because the river is shared with Spain).

It’s Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Douro River has such importance culturally, naturally, historically, and touristically that its Wine Region was named a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2001. For over 2,000 years the art of making wine has marked it and it will continue to do so for years to come.

If You Want to Travel to the Douro

If you want to be captivated by this marvelously historic part of the world and its fabulous wines, Brit Olom Tours can take your there in June! The trip consists of 3 nights in Lisbon (with the opportunity to stay at a luxury hotel), and in depth touring followed by a relaxing, all-inclusive 7-night cruise through the Douro River Valley. 

If you’re interested in joining us for this stunning experience, contact your travel agency in Miami by calling 1-866-935-OLOM (6566) or browsing through our site!

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