A 350 km stand up paddle expedition along the famous Douro River (the region of the Porto wine), starting at Miranda do Douro, going up till Barragem do Salto do Castro (Spain) and then back down all the way till the Atlantic ocean.
Purpose: to promote the Douro valley and the great cultural, natural and touristic value that it presents, but also to promote the practice of sustainable tourism and the contact with nature.
Highlights
Paddling between the high narrow cliffs of Douro Internacional
Reaching the northeastern point of the river, just before touching Spain (Salto do Castro) against a heavy current
The rapids of Douro Internacional
The serenity of Albufeira da Bemposta
Reaching Barca D'Alva during the night with a full moon
Sleeping underneath a century old tree next to an abandoned railway station
Finding a home to the abandoned dog we found lost on the river banks who travelled with us during 3 days
