North

Overview

The snow-covered mountains of the north, clothed in forests, remain the last refuge of the Iberian wolf in Portugal, and extensive oak forests provide the venue for fearsome fights between male stag beetles. Beyond the vineyards of the Douro River, where the world-famous Port wine is grown, lies one of the wildest places in Europe. The impressive River Douro canyon soars 200 metres into the sky where Bonelli´s Eagles and Egyptian vultures hover with breathtaking grace.