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	Great Wine Capitals - DOURO - Porto
		The boundaries of the Douro region correspond with an outcrop of pre-Cambrian schist.
		Hemmed in by granite, this schist runs either side of the Douro river for nearly 100 km, from the Spanish frontier in the east to the village of Barqueiros in the west.
		The River Corgo flows into the Douro near where the town of Regua splits the main production area of DOC Porto into two: Baixo Corgo, the area around the town is the westernmost area for port production, and also the coolest and wettest.
	www.greatwinecapitals.com /porto/por_reg_douro.html (349 words)

	Douro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Douro or Duero (Latin: Durius, Spanish: Duero, Portuguese: Douro, pron.
		IPA: ['doɾu]) is one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, flowing from its source near Duruelo de la Sierra in the province of Soria across northern-central Spain and Portugal to its outlet at Porto.
		Then, for 112 km, the river forms part of the national border line between Spain and Portugal, in a region of narrow canyons, making it an historical barrier for invasions and a linguistic dividing line.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douro_River (623 words)

	Duoro River Cruise, Portugal - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		From 1143, when Portugal became an independent kingdom, Douro wine was often mentioned in royal decrees, and by the 13th century it was shipped down the Douro River to the coastal town of Porto, and exported as far afield as Holland.
		The Portuguese historian, joão de Barros, in his Geografia of 1 548, cites the quality of various wine locations from one end of the Douro to the other, enthusing that wonderful wines are harvested in the Douro, whence they are shipped to the city of Porto.
		The exact boundaries of the Douro region, and strict regulations to insure the authenticity of the wine, were set by 1761.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /douro_river_cruise.htm (886 words)

	River Douro cruises in Spain and Portugal cruising the river Douro
		River Douro cruises in Spain and Portugal cruising the river Douro
		Europe River Cruises on the Danube, Douro, Rhine, Elbe, Seine, Rhone, in Venice and Russia
		From meagre beginnings in the hills north of Madrid the river meanders through northern Portugal to the ocean and the fascinating city of Porto.
	www.cruisingholidays.co.uk /river/douro/index.htm (514 words)

	Cockburn’s - The Douro River Valley
		The Douro River flows west from the Spanish border to the city of Oporto, from which port takes its name.
		Just across the river from Oporto lies the town of Vila Nova de Gaia, where the warehouses - or lodges - of all the major port houses are situated.
		Originally demarcated in 1756, the Douro is divided into three regions: the Baixo Corgo (bay-shoo corg-oh), the Cima Corgo (see-ma corg-oh) and the Douro Superior.
	www.cockburns-usa.com /the_winery_douro_river.html (203 words)

	The City and the River
		The Douro river margins were connected for centuries by small boats as in the picture, tied together to allow passage between the 200 meter width at is narrowest point.Since the first steel bridge was built, others kept being added, and are now part of the view.
		The flow of the river is a permanent metaphor of the flow of life, of its beginning and its end at the Atlantic ocean.
		When one follows the Douro to its mouth on Porto's side of the river, one is led into a long area of rocks facing the water, or beaches where the ocean is kinder.
	www.arscives.com /porto/citynriver.htm (1694 words)

	River Cruises Danube Rhone Douro Rhine Russian Volga Yangtze Nile Po
		River cruises may not have the glamorous image of ocean cruises but they do have key advantages.
		The River Rhone is 800km and flows through France into the Mediterranean.Take a serene journey through glorious French countryside visiting the beautiful medieval towns and natural wonders of Provence and its surrounds.
		A Douro river cruise twists through spectacular wine-growing regions with steeply terraced riverbank vineyards, whitewashed estates, scented citrus and almond groves, timeless villages, wonderful towns and historic cities.
	www.archersdirect.co.uk /river_cruises.php (882 words)

	Quinta do Tedo - Reviews - Tour of Duty: The Dynamic Douro
		The Douro region really begins at the Serra do Marão, a mountain range approximately 40 miles east of Oporto, which continues all the way to the border with Spain.
		The river itself was dammed decades ago and is now just a tame, slow moving waterway compared to the white water wildness of yesteryear.
		The property is situated with 14 hectares on the South side of the Douro, adjacent to the Tedo River.
	www.quintadotedo.com /website/news/articles/tour_of_duty_2006.html (1508 words)

	Douro_eng (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		One of the longest rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, it drains most of the northern portion of the central plateau; the Tormes, Esla, and Pisuerga rivers are its chief tributaries.
		Several hydroelectric power plants are along the river, and through an international agreement the power is used for irrigation and development.
		Grapes are the chief crop of the Douro valley, and the Douro estuary is the center of Portuguese wine trade.
	www.rivernet.org /douro/welcome.htm (149 words)

	Portugal Crusie the Douro to Spain
		The river is the backbone of this historic region and undiscovered section of the country.
		Situated south of the Douro, the town is a major market center for the surrounding agricultural produce, and is charmingly set amid vineyards and lush, fertile countryside.
		Douro Princess is 50% larger than any other cruise ship on the Douro.
	www.discoverportugal2day.com /travel17.htm (1281 words)

	Uniworld River Cruises (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Uniworld has partnered with the most renowned river cruise provider in Portugal and selected the most luxurious ship on the Douro River to operate our Douro Valley cruises.
		Douro Queen accommodates a maximum of 128 guests, providing the intimate small-ship ambiance preferred by Uniworld’s experienced travelers.
		Plus, the Douro Queen is the only ship on the Douro River to feature a swimming pool and two whirlpools.
	www.uniworld.com /2006/ship.asp?id=7 (261 words)

	ENJOYING PORT WINE - Into Wine
		Wine production in the Douro Valley was revolutionized — vineyards were literally built out of the mountain, resin-treated goat skins were traded for wooden barrels, transportation of the barrels down-river was organized, and the shippers built warehouses or "lodges" in Vila Nova de Gaia to store their wines.
		This sub-zone is demarcated from where the Corgo River intersects the Douro to the Cachão de Valeira Gorge.
		The last region is the Douro Superior and extends to the Spanish border.
	www.intowine.com /port.html (1787 words)

	Porto Douro Steam Train
		This wide river valley was tamed by a series of dams in the 1970’s enhancing the beauty of the area even more.
		The "Tua Valley" line is the most spectacular in Portugal as the train hugs the side of the rocky ravine and climbs for over an hour and a half through a wild and unspoilt area of tiny isolated villages.
		The Douro Railway Line is a remarkable engineering feat, completed in 1887, after twelve years, twenty-six tunnels and thirty bridges.
	www.greatwinecapitals.com /porto/por_steam_train.htm (247 words)

	Douro River Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Explore the history and charm of northern Portugal on a Douro River Cruise.
		One and 2 day Douro River Cruises are perfect for travelers with limited time.
		You'll be cruising with Croisieurope a long established operator of river cruises throughout Europe.
	pousada.com /cruises/Douroindex.htm (145 words)

	Douro river cruise in Portugal
		The Douro used to be famous for its rushing waters through which the 'Rabelas' used to navigate bring the casks of wine down from the vineyards to the port wine houses at Vila Nova de Gaia on the opposite bank of the river from where the cruise commences.
		On the other side of the river in Vila Nova de Gaia the Port Wine lodges lining the river and one of the main tourist attractions is a visit to one of these lodges for a tour before sapling the product.
		The route gives magnificent views of the terraced vineyards of the Douro wine producing region which are dotted with wine producing quintas.
	www.manorhouses.com /active/douro.html (601 words)

	Wine
		Douro River cruise from Porto, Portugal to Salamanca, Spain.
		A trip up a pristine river to experience the treasures of northern Portugal: Old World villages, ancient terraced vineyards, castles and monasteries and the port wine trail.
		Two cities, Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto are divided by the river and a number of impressive bridges span its high banks.
	www.vivianvrusselltravel.com /douro.html (624 words)

	Villas and Cottages - Luxury holiday villas in Portugal - Douro valley
		The Douro river was, for centuries, an important element for the creation and development of the populations located on its banks.
		The city is situated close to the River Sousa, which flows through this region in a series of gorges, and one of the most famous of these is the one known as "Senhora do Salto" (The Lady of the Leap).
		In fact, the River Coa valley is the only place known to exist in the world where such a large group of Palaeolithic figure drawings are visible in the open air.
	www.villasandcottages.com /regions/dourovalley.html (1127 words)

	TheTravelzine.com Portugal Spring 1999 (3) Douro Valley and Amarante
		As we drove east on the northern side of the Douro winding around the mountain roads we again had the thrill of viewing this relentless beauty.
		It's curves at this point are in harmony with the landscape rising high all around it; the impact of the terraced vineyards sweeping down, up and sideways in varying shades of green is spellbinding.
		Located one floor up in one of the old buildings on the river front, the interior has been designed in a clean, simple, contemporary fashion with large stone walls and a wood floor.
	www.thetravelzine.com /portugaldouro.htm (2189 words)

	Luxurious Douro River Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Your Uniworld cruise on the Douro River takes you from Porto on a wonderfully scenic path through deep-cleft gorges terraced with thousands of vineyards, past sleepy villages and a tranquil countryside of almond and citrus trees, to the Spanish border.
		The Douro Queen is the only ship on the Douro River to feature a swimming pool and two whirlpools on the Sun Deck.
		Located in the heart of Lisbon overlooking the River Tagus, it has 109 luxurious rooms, two restaurants (one being poolside) and many facilities including wellness centre, massage pavilion, super gardens, outdoor and indoor swimming pools and fabulous palatial style public areas.
	www.theclassictraveller.co.uk /itinerary.asp?pc=UDD (1036 words)

	"Quinta da Boa Passagem" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Located in the heart of the Douro region, the Quinta da Boa Passagem stands in a place named Porto de Rei, in the parish of Barqueiros, about 8 km far from Mesão Frio, the seat of the municipality to which it belongs.
		Its name is "Quinta da Boa Passagem" ("Farm of Good Crossing") because this place is considered as a good one to cross the Douro River.
		It is also provided with a quay by the Douro River, enabling light draught pleasure-boats to bring alongside.
	www.douronet.com /quintadaboapassagem/index_en.html (261 words)

	Douro River Cruise of Portugal
		A gentle and relaxing journey through Portugal's Douro River Valley, famous for its steep terraced vineyards of Port wine grapes.
		Continue towards the mouth of the Douro River.
		Your Douro River cruise comes to an end after breakfast
	www.portugal.com /tours/douroriver/douro_river.asp (698 words)

	Press Release \| Douro River, Portugal
		The Douro has been known since prehistoric times as a source of life, as evidenced by the Neolithic cave paintings near its banks.
		The Douro River is a grand body of water, flowing west-ward to the Atlantic Ocean - more than 400 miles through Spain and Portugal.
		For hundreds of years the river has served as the principal highway for transporting the region’s famous wines to the regional capital Oporto.
	www.explorerscorner.com /pages.cfm?pageID=107 (546 words)

	Uniworld River Cruises : Douro Queen
		The brand new Douro Queen joins the Uniworld fleet in 2005 as the newest and most luxurious ship on the Douro River.
		Reserved exclusively for Uniworld’s North American clientele, the Douro Queen sets new standards in luxury along the Douro River.
		The Douro Queen is the only ship on the Douro River to feature a swimming pool and two whirlpools.
	rivers.affordabletours.com /Uniworld/Douro_Queen (105 words)

	Discover Portugal Wine Tours in Portugal and Douro River Valley Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Another option to visit the Wine country is a seasonal (March to September) cruise in a river barge the will take you up stream into Vega de Terron, Spain.
		The Douro, is a dual national river that changes its name in its birth place, the high hills of the Picos de Urbión.
		Douro Princess exclusively charted by Uniworld is a 75 passenger vessel that departs from Porto on Saturdays.
	www.pousadasun.com /tours/winetour02.htm (178 words)

	Douro River Cruise
		Your vessel, Douro Queen, will take you to the doorstep of some of the loveliest landscapes, towns, and villages found anywhere in the world.
		This Douro Valley River cruise is endowed with panoramas that stretch from stately Porto in Portugal’s center of port wine production to Spain.
		Unique shore excursions promise to showcase the culture and history of this Majestic Beauty of the Douro Valley.
	www.harmontravel.com /dourorvr06.htm (223 words)

	Scenic Vistas & Vineyards of Portugal's Douro River Valley, INTRAV Luxury Tours
		Upon arrival in ancient Porto, embark the Douro Prince for the beginning of a wonderfully relaxing cruise.
		After reboarding in nearby Pinhão, the Douro Prince sails leisurely toward Barca d’Alva, through one of the most scenic stretches of the river, where vineyards and brilliant whitewashed estates cling to the terraced banks above the Douro.
		Flowing nearly 600 miles through both countries to the Atlantic, the once-wild Douro is now one of Europe’s most unspoiled, beautiful rivers.
	www.luxurytour.com /intrav/europe/scenicvistas.html (1072 words)

	Portugal Wine Tours from the Duero to the Douro River Valley
		It might have taken thousands of years, but the idea was firm and time was not of the same importance of today, the river one day of bright sunshine awoke of its long hibernation and declared the vine to surround him and the wine to be presented to the world
		The magnificent Douro river scenery can be admired by tourists traveling by car, train or by boat.
		You may prefer to stay at a Palace, a Pousada (government inns) or in a cozy hotel facing a spectacular panorama on the Douro River.
	www.discoverportugal2day.com /winetour05.htm (446 words)

	Douro River Cruises
		The cruises come in several flavours; either a day, a night away, or even a week on the river.
		You will experience the mystery of this fertile, timeless land where the production of the Port wine is inextricably linked with the customs and culture of the people.
		The river boats are fine, modern craft, built to navigate the curves and basins of the river.
	www.ucp-tours.co.uk /cruises/rivercruises.shtml (246 words)

	Trafalgar Tours: Vineyards Along The Douro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Over the centuries, the Douro River has carved a spectacularly wild and scenic valley through the Portuguese Highlands.
		The Douro Valley, is the world’s oldest designated wine-producing region with Port being its most famous export.
		Of particular interest are the “azulejos” (glazed tiles) that decorate the railway station, and the dramatic vine-clad terraces, dotted with white inns where port wine is produced and bottled.
	www.cheapertravel.com /newtr/river_douro.htm (942 words)

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