Dams and Waterfalls
Explore the massive hydroelectric engineering of the Douro International Natural Park, featuring five major dams like the Aldeadávila arch-gravity structure and the buttressed Miranda Dam. This border region between Spain and Portugal also hides significant natural landmarks, including the 60-meter high Faia d'Água Alta waterfall and the Pozo Airón, which contains a walkable cave behind its falls. The list includes the Playa del Rostro, an inland beach on the Aldeadávila reservoir serving as a departure point for river cruises through the canyon.
A Bemposta Dam
Bemposta Dam is a concrete arch dam on the Douro, where the river forms the national border line between Spain and Portugal.
B Aldeadávila Dam
Aldeadávila Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Duero River in Spain, near the border with Portugal.
C Saucelle Dam
The Saucelle Dam is a gravity dam on the Douro River. It is located about 4 km west of Saucelle in the province of Salamanca, Castile and…
D Picote Dam
Picote Dam is a concrete arch dam on the Douro, located in the municipality Miranda do Douro, in Bragança District, Portugal.
E Miranda Dam
Miranda Dam is a concrete buttress dam on the Douro, where the river forms the national border line between Spain and Portugal.
F Playa del Rostro
Inland river beach on the Aldeadávila reservoir. It serves as the primary departure point for environmental cruises traveling through the steep cliffs of the Douro canyon.
Faia d'Água Alta
Standing at 60 meters, this is one of the highest waterfalls in mainland Portugal. It is situated near Lamoso and is surrounded by dense Mediterranean vegetation and granite rock faces.
Pozo Airón
Waterfall near Pereña de la Ribera featuring a natural cave located behind the water curtain, allowing visitors to walk underneath the cascade.
Cascada del Pinero
Seasonal waterfall located near Masueco in the Uces River basin, accessible via a hiking trail that descends through the traditional landscape of the Arribes del Duero.
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