Douro International Natural Park

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Douro International Natural Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
The Douro near Miranda do Douro

Location	Bragança & Guarda districts, Portugal
Coordinates	41°16′00″N 6°38′23″W / 41.26667°N 6.63972°W / 41.26667; -6.63972
Area	868.35 km (335.27 sq mi)
Created	May 11, 1998 (1998-05-11)
Governing body	ICNF

The Douro International Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Douro Internacional) is a natural park in northeast Portugal. With 868 km (335 sq mi), it is one the largest protected areas in the country. It is located in the municipalities of Miranda do Douro, Mogadouro, Freixo de Espada à Cinta and Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, spanning a lengthy area along the Douro River where it functions as the border between Portugal and Spain (hence "International Douro"). The park also includes the border area of the Águeda River. The park was created to protect the scenic landscape of the region, as well as its flora and fauna.

The Natural Park is characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscapes, featuring deep river valleys, steep cliffs, and rocky outcrops. The park’s topography is the result of millions of years of erosion by the Douro River, creating a stunning and diverse natural environment.

References

"Douro International Nature Park". natural.pt. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
Sikdar, Rabin. "Miranda Do Douro and the Majestic Douro International Natural Park". www.tourola.eu. Tourola. Retrieved 21 July 2023.

v t e Protected areas of Portugal
National park	Peneda-Gerês
Nature parks	Alvão Arrábida Cape Girão Guadiana Valley Douro International Tagus International Madeira Montesinho Northern Littoral Ponta Do Pargo Ria Formosa Serra da Estrela Serra de São Mamede Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Sintra-Cascais Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast
Nature reserves	Arzila Bog Berlengas Boquilobo Bog Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marsh Desertas Garajau Sado Estuary Santo André and Sancha Lagoons São Jacinto Dunes Savage Islands Serra da Malcata Sítio da Rocha do Navio Tagus Estuary
Protected landscapes	Azibo Reservoir Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Corno do Bico Costa da Caparica Fossil Cliff Litoral De Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica Do Mindelo Rocha da Pena Serra de Montejunto Serra do Açor
Natural monuments	Pegadas de Dinossáurios da Serra de Aire Portas de Ródão Carenque Pedra da Mua Lagosteiros Pedreira do Avelino Cabo Mondego
National forests	Barão de São João Buçaco Camarido Choupal Dunas de Mira, Gândara e Gafanhas Pinhal de Leiria Margaraça Medos Vale de Canas
Others	Cambarinho Faia Brava

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