Come and discover this spectacular cruise in the Douro Internacional environment. The Environmental Cruise investigates the most spectacular area known as the “European Grand Canyon”, sailing through international waters from the border town of Miranda do Douro to the Eagle Valley and Villardiegua de la Ribera. During the trip, technicians from the Biological Station interpret ethnographic resources, wild animals, flora and geology of the cliffs. On return, passengers enjoy a free tasting of fortified Port wines.
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Douro Internacional, a natural canyon created by the force of the Douro river
01:04 It's not enough to know the Douro viewpoints, you have to see this valley from a boat
01:15 Environmental Cruise starts
01:47 1h cruise, features and itinerary
03:06 Rock of Lichens, or Rock of Two
04:20 Poça das Lontras , habitat of the Otters
08:19 Scientific Experience on board, showing in real time and under a microscope a sample of Douro water and its plankton
10:42 Vertical holm oak born vertically on the cliff
11:00 Landings of an ancient Iron Age settlement
13:10 Floating island
20:10 Start of return