International Douro Natural Park

International Douro Natural Park near Miranda do Douro.

The International Douro Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Douro Internacional) is one of the thirteen natural parks of Portugal. 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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Protected areas of Portugal

National park	Peneda-Gerês

Nature parks	Alvão Arrábida Guadiana Valley International Douro International Tagus Montesinho Northern Littoral Ria Formosa Serra da Estrela Serra de São Mamede Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Sintra-Cascais Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast

Nature reserves	Arzila Bog Berlengas Boquilobo Bog Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marsh Sado Estuary Santo André and Sancha Lagoons São Jacinto Dunes Serra da Malcata Tagus Estuary

Protected landscapes	Azibo Reservoir Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Corno do Bico Costa da Caparica Fossil Cliff Serra de Montejunto Serra do Açor

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