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Douro River
The Douro, called Duero in Spain, crosses the northern Iberian plateau toward Porto and the Atlantic. It provides a second clear example of westward Iberian drainage.
Fast Facts
- Source: Sierra de Urbión in Spain; course west across Spain and Portugal, with a border reach; mouth: Atlantic at Porto.
- Facing downstream, the Pisuerga and Esla join from the right; the Tormes joins from the left.
- The Portuguese valley is associated with terraced vineyards; Porto lies near its Atlantic mouth.
Connected lessons
- Douro RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Tagus RiverRelated places
- Ebro RiverRelated places
- Iberian PeninsulaRelated places