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	Minho (river) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		IPA: /'miɲu/) is the longest river in Galicia with an extension of 340 km.
		The Minho waters vineyards and farmland, is used to produce hydroelectric power, and also delineates a section of the Spanish / Portuguese border.
		The river passes just south of the walls of this old Roman city and flows south through canyons until the valley widens north of Ourense.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minho_(river) (376 words)

	Miño River Border
		The Minho River (Miño) rises in Serra de Meira, in Galiza (Galicia, Spain), and it meets the Atlantic Ocean between A Guarda (Galiza) and Caminha (Portugal).
		Concerning the zone of the Minho River, the Treaty of Limits of 29 September 1864 established the border between Portugal and Spain in the deepest points of the riverbed (thalweg?).
		The dynamics of the rivers was again altered, since 1994, when begun the periodic dredging to allow the sailing of a new ferry between Caminha and O Pasaxe.
	geosite.jankrogh.com /borders/minoriverborder.htm (560 words)

	-- Supplier Description --
		Valença do Minho, standing on the border with Galicia, Spain and overlooking the River Minho, Valença is surrounded by walls and displays all the characteristic features of a town that was fortified in the seventeenth century in the style of the French military architect, Vauban.
		As the town is situated on the banks of the River Minho and close to the border with Spain, there is a regular ferry-boat across the river to Goyan in Galicia.
		Standing on a tiny island in the middle of the estuary are the ruins of the fort of Ínsua, built to defend the entrance to the river in the fifteenth century.
	www.euroadventures.net /ViewDescription.asp?DescriptionID=6505 (997 words)

	Chapter 15:The Individuality of Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It should be remembered that the lower Minho River was the northern limit of the "desolation" of Alfonso I. Cities to the south had been eliminated.
		In the area of the lower Minho River a group of settlers that was oriented politically and economically toward the south met one of Galicia, where ancient connections eastward toward Spain had never been broken for more than short periods of time.
		This is the upper valley of the Tâmega River, between the Portuguese city of Chaves and the Galician [194] town of Verín.
	libro.uca.edu /stanislawski/Chap15.htm (2624 words)

	Holiday villas with pools in the Minho region, Northern Portugal
		The walled historic centre is a medieval maze of streets overlooking the river Cavado, with a striking Baroque church on the main square.
		The River Lima is crossed at this point by a Roman bridge that gave its name to this very ancient and very beautiful town, which received its first charter in 1125 from D. Teresa, the mother of the first king of Portugal.
		Standing on the border with Spain and overlooking the River Minho, Valença is surrounded by walls and displays all the characteristic features of a town that was fortified in the style of the French military architect, Vauban.
	www.villasandcottages.com /regions/minho.html (1716 words)

	FLB World Travel--Portugal
		Minho is situated in the north-west corner of Portugal next to the frontier with the Galician province of Spain.
		The river valleys of this area of Portugal used to be the favourite place for the wealthy to build theirmanor houses.
		This thriving agriculture town is on a plateau at the foot of the Marão and Alvão mountain ranges and at the confluence of the Cabril and Corgo rivers.
	www.geocities.com /lu_2010/north.html (3982 words)

	The Minho Region of Portugal
		The Minho occupies land between the River Douro in the south and the River Minho in the north.
		Braga, is located south of the Minho region and is rich in historic sites, such as the many 18th century houses and churches.
		Braga is the main city of the Minho region and therefore is home to some of the most well known religious festivals.
	www.hitdesign.net /vilabelo/minho1.htm (1019 words)

	Chapter 8:The Individuality of Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Callaeci north of the Minho River were not of precisely the same tribe as the Callaeci to the south of the stream, but the two were sufficiently alike in their ways to be conveniently grouped together for administrative purposes.
		These latter were divided from the Callaeci Lucenses to the north of the Minho River, and history and philology agree that the boundary between the Callaeci and [113] the Astures lay along the Navia River, not far to the east of the present boundary separating Galicia from Asturias.
		In the Minho, one is told that the heavier tasks go to the men, but this usually means merely that the job involving the use of an animal is a male responsibility, whereas other tasks, seemingly as heavy, are accomplished by women.
	libro.uca.edu /stanislawski/Chap8.htm (3067 words)

	Braga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The province of Minho is situated at the north-western corner of Portugal.
		The river Minho, which has given its name to the region, is the natural border between provinces of Minho, in Portugal, and Galicia in Spain.
		Manufacturing industry is the predominant economic activity, especially in the valleys of the rivers Ave and Cávado, in the southern part of Minho.
	www.irit.fr /recherches/LIIHS/event/dsvis/dsvis99/infobraga.html (684 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Travel \| Countries \| Why bother with the Algarve...
		Across the Lethe lay the Elysian Fields, but to cross the river would be to lose all memory of home and loved ones: in return for a kind of heaven they would lose their identities, their very souls.
		Mutiny was in the air, so Brutus seized the standard and plunged into the river, climbing out on the far bank to shout the names of his legionnaires back across the water to prove he had not lost his memory.
		The Minho river itself is lined with pretty fortified towns - Caminha is particularly cute - which stare out across the water at Spain on the other side.
	travel.guardian.co.uk /countries/story/0,,1010775,00.html (1739 words)

	AllRefer.com - Minho, river, Spain, Spain & Portugal (Spanish And Portuguese Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Minho, river, Spain, Spanish And Portuguese Physical Geography
		Mino, river, c.210 mi (340 km) long, rising in Galicia, NW Spain, and flowing generally SW to the Atlantic Ocean.
		The lower part of the Minho forms a section of the border between Spain and Portugal.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MinhoR.html (168 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Minho region forms the northwest corner of Portugal and is included in the Costa Verde (Green Coast) region, by virtue of its outstanding natural beauty.
		The river Minho, which gives its name to the region, is the natural border between the provinces of Minho, in Portugal, and Galicia, in Spain.
		Manufacturing is the main economic activity, especially in the valleys of the rivers Ave and Cávado, in southern Minho.
	www-rohan.sdsu.edu /~ibemp/sdsu_ib_students/Programsavailable/Exchanges/Europe/Portugal/U_Minho/info/general_info.htm (265 words)

	Chapter 1:The Individuality of Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A typical phenomenon of the Minho Province is that of a broad, flat valley floor lying sharply against steep bordering slopes.
		However, not only the Mountains of the Minho extend south of the Douro River; the Center of the Minho also is extended recognizably as the low mountain-girt valleys of the Beiras; and a short stretch of coast to the south of the Douro River is a southern extension of the Coast of the Minho.
		On the seaward border from the Douro River to the Mondego the coast is low and slopes gradually inland.
	libro.uca.edu /stanislawski/Chap1.htm (3515 words)

	Introduction to Norte de Portugal
		It encompasses the rivers Minho, Lima, Cavado and Douro together with the National Park of Peneda Gerês.
		An ideal centre for exploring the attractive valley of the River Lima.
		River Douro: The best way to enjoy the river with its unique and varied scenery is by taking a cruise, see page 28 for more details.
	www.destination-portugal.co.uk /main_portugal/norte_do_port_info.htm (567 words)

	Villas, house rentals and holidays in north Portugal from Burnett & Chambers Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The unique area that is the Minho follows the course of the River Minho from Melgaço (in the far north east corner of Portugal) to Caminha (where the Atlantic Ocean hits northern Portugal).
		The attraction is very much due to the river itself, which winds itself through sweeping valleys and lush surroundings, yet the Minho has a large variety of architectural and historical meaning.
		The Port Wine Lodges are to be found on the southern banks of the river and offer tours as well as complementary tasting of some of their finest produce.
	www.burnettchambers.com /northportugal.asp (646 words)

	Minho Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Minho, in the verdant north-western corner of Portugal, is almost a land unto itself.
		Granite plateaus undulate across the countryside, broken by the green valleys of the Minho, Ave, Cávado, and Lima rivers.
		Barcelos is a sprawling river town that rests on a plateau ringed by green hills.
	www.rheology-esr.org /AERC/2003/Touristic/Minho_r.htm (2599 words)

	Holiday rentals - Villa Bela Vista (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Situated in a sheltered location at the mouth of the river just a kilometre or so from the open sea, Caminha is a delightful old town and small fishing port.
		The large weekly market is a short walk from here (opposite the square and on the left) stretching along the river bank and has excellent fish restaurants clustered around its small fishing harbour.
		The house is sorrounded by the garden and as excelent views to the river Minho.
	www.holidays-villa.com /villa-bela-vista (512 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Lift Up Jamaica trains St Mary river - Wednesday \| September 27, 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The baskets, made of river stones and mesh, provide a barrier against floodwaters and protects riverbanks from erosion.
		Port Maria lies below sea level, and traditionally the sections of the town near to the river have suffered from flooding during heavy rainfall.
		Correcting this problem and alleviating the difficulties experienced was high on the town's agenda with the announcement of the Lift Up Jamaica programme in April 1999, and the river training was among the first proposals to be submitted to the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), the agency managing the programme.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20000927/news/news5.html (237 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Visitors to our site will also be able to view lists of local restaurants and bars within the Minho and neighbouring Spain which have not only been visited, but reflect true life in the north of Portugal.
		There is a huge variety of fauna and birdlife for wildlife enthusiasts and traditional villages set within the park full of culture and traditional links to the past.
		Valenca, an attractive border town is set in a domineering position on a hilltop over the River Minho.
	members.lycos.co.uk /vilabelo/minho.html (972 words)

	Vieira do Minho Municipality (Portugal) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This one of those intersting cases where a town (vila) uses a gyronny background flag, instead of quartered: Gyronny, along with the five tower crown, is the mark of city (cidade) status of the municipality seat
		The arms are canting as "vieira" means "scallop shell" and the wavy fess refers to the river Minho ("do" means "of the").
		It belongs to the Braga District and to the old province of Minho.
	www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/pt-vrm.html (201 words)

	PROVINCE OF MINHO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Braga, a city of approximately 150,000 inhabitants, is the capital of the geographical province named Minho, the most northerly in Portugal.
		Manufacturing industry is the predominant economic activity, especially in the valleys of the rivers Ave and Cavado, in the southern part of Minho.
		It was the meeting point for five famous Roman roads, and was the capital of Galicia, to the North of the River Douro as far as the Cantabrian region.
	www.psychotherapyresearch.org /archive/braga98/info.html (641 words)

	Amazon.com: River Woman : A Novel: Books: Donna Hemans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		River Woman is a haunting account at one woman's pain of lost love and an entire town's pain of justice denied.
		The river and river women are symbolic as they represent all that Standfast has endured since Sonya was a young girl in Standfast and before.
		Written in a very lyrical tone, River Woman is a novel that will have you contemplating the ramifications of Sonya's actions fifteen years prior and her actions in the present.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743410394?v=glance (2205 words)

	Vacation Rentals Portugal, The Minho Valley
		In Portugal itself the river stretches inland in a north-easterly direction from the town of Caminha at the mouth of the river, inland to just beyond Melgaço, some 75 kilometres distant, though the river rises a further 200 kilometres away well into Spain.
		Dominated by its walled fort (now a pousada) looking down over the river, it plays host to a very large weekly market on Saturday and an art school which promotes a bi-annual arts festival (next one 2002) and is the reason for the number of works of art that you might encounter in the town.
		There is little opportunity of river swimming in Cerveira but take the short ferry journey across to Spain (at least every 30 minutes) and the area immediately downriver from the landing quay is a pleasant sandy beach safely cordoned off for swimming and lined with a number of cafés and bars.
	www.keysforrent.com /Links/TheMinhoValley.htm (2384 words)

	JM Vacations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Green Wine Region stretches from the River Minho on the border with Spain to the Douro River.
		Moncao lies in a mountainous region which slopes down to the Minho River, rich gastronomic tradition including the Alvarinho wine.
		According to tradition the mother of the first king of Portugal was held prisoner there after the Battle of São Mamede, in which mother and son fought on opposite sides.
	www.jmvacations.ca /pgWineRoutesTour.asp (523 words)

	Portugal travel Porto Braga Viana do Castelo Douro Minho Wine Tours
		It is located on the river Douro, which provides a beautiful, view as you approach the city.
		Chaves, the spa capital of Portugal, is on the banks of the Tâmega River in the center of a fertile valley near the Spanish border.
		Entre-Douro-e-Minho, the legendary cradle of Portugal, it borders on the North by the river Minho and extends southward to the river Douro.
	www.geocities.com /tomstravel.geo/travel06.htm (2325 words)

	Casa de Esteiro Caminha AltoMinho Portugal
		This beautiful house is situated in a magnificent garden 1 kilometre from the historic Minho town of Caminha, one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal.
		From the house it is only a five minute walk to the Minho river and to the sea.
		The valleys of the two rivers that merge at Caminha attract both fishermen and tourists due to the romantic setting and the Minho atmosphere.
	www.direct-hotels-online.com /Portugal/AltoMinho/Caminha/Casa_de_Esteiro.html (531 words)

	Portugal - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It stands on the Minho River, which here forms part of the border between Portugal and Spain.
		Lusitania, comprising that part of Portugal south of the River Tagus, was formed into a Roman province during the reign of the Emperor Augustus (31
		In January 2001, a cattle slaughter programme was instituted in response to the growing problem of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), with 500 cases having been reported since 1998.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Portugal (3775 words)

	Erica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The work program consists of (1) solving problems of data aquisition, (2) correction and further processing of the data, (3) design of a meaningful and practical system of coding of catchment areas and (4) application of naming conventions for data sets and features.
		The pilot areas are situated in France/Belgium (river Meuse catchment) and Portugal/Spain (river Minho catchment).
		The data of the river Minho catchment are processed at University Freiburg.
	www.hydrology.uni-freiburg.de /forsch/proalt/erica.html (174 words)

	Miño place names
		In this region the languages are Portuguese (south of the river), and Galician and Spanish (Castilian) (both north of the river, in Galicia).
		The Galician language is written in a few different norms according to the taste or ideals of the writer: closer to Portuguese (sometimes plain Portuguese norm) or closer to Spanish.
		This is not always followed and therefore you may find a lot of Spanish versions of the Galician placenames (or documents or maps issued before the law, in the 1980's I guess).
	geosite.jankrogh.com /borders/minoplacenames.htm (218 words)

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