Where does the Douro River enter Portugal?

FIND OUT WHERE THE DOURO RIVER ENTERS IN PORTUGAL

Douro knocks at the door

 

ENTRY IN PORTUGAL

Leaving the beautiful Spanish landscapes, the Douro river enters Barca d'Alva, a hidden treasure in the heart of Portugal.

 

Barca D’Alva

There is a place where history meets nature to create a truly breathtaking setting, Barca D’Alva. We easily let ourselves be carried away by the charm of this village, close to the border with Spain, defined by the courses of the Douro and Águeda rivers. The majestic Douro River flows along its banks, the surrounding mountains are like a strong and verdant embrace, undoubtedly a place not to be missed.

With programs starting in Porto or boarding directly in Régua, we will be happy to take you! With breakfast on board, enjoy the climbs of the Régua, Valeira and Pocinho dams, enjoy the view of Pinhão, an aperitif of port wine on board and, finally, have lunch with us!

Finally, you will arrive at the famous Barca D’Alva, with its streets in earth tones, the old stone buildings and the historic churches that convey a sense of tranquility and serenity.

It is a destination where time seems to pass more slowly, even so, Barca D’Alva has sought to be dynamic. Today it houses the open science platform, which emerged as a partnership between the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands, and the Municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. This partnership arises with the intention of bringing science, technology and innovation closer to the daily lives of local and regional communities. In addition, all the tourist activity around the Douro, and the natural beauty of the region bring a lot of movement to the region. Wine production in the region has also boosted the economic development of this village.

"Barca D'alva is a magical place, where the simplicity of life and the grandeur of nature meet in perfect harmony, providing us with a sense of peace and serenity that is difficult to find elsewhere." - José Saramago – Viagem a Portugal