Arribes del Douro Cruise

Cliffs, gorges, eagles and more surprises await you on this cruise around Arribes del Douro, a unique natural enclave just a few kilometres away from Miranda de Douro.

Cruise Details

The tour departs at the chosen time from the Douro International Biological Station pier, near Miranda de Douro. The boat will take visitors around the viewpoints and waterfalls of this natural park.

The crew will explain the geographical characteristics of the canyon. Highlights include passing the Líquenes Cliffs and reaching the "Otter Pond" to learn about local flora.

Participants will sail through the eagle territory, home to both eagles and black storks, with hopes of spotting these species.

The tour concludes at Eagle Valley, a key viewpoint in the Arribes del Douro park, followed by a chance to photograph the region from the boat's terrace on the return trip.

After 1 hour and 15 minutes of canyon exploration, guests will return to shore for a 30-minute tasting of Porto's wines, capping an unforgettable day.

Important Info

For those joining from Spain, note that the Arribes del Douro Cruise operates on Portuguese time, which is 1 hour behind Spain. The schedule is as follows:

11 am (Portuguese time) / 12 pm (Spanish time)3 pm (Portuguese time) / 4 pm (Spanish time)4 pm (Portuguese time) / 5 pm (Spanish time)

Booking times correspond to Portuguese time.