Douro International Natural Park
| 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°WCoordinates: 41°16′00″N 6°38′23″W / 41.26667°N 6.63972°W |
| Area | 868.35 km2 (335.27 sq mi)[1] |
| Created | May 11, 1998 |
| Governing body | ICNF |
The Douro International Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Douro Internacional) is a natural park in northeast Portugal. With 868 km2 (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 goes 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.
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- ^ "Douro International Nature Park". natural.pt. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
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