Fermoselle

Fermoselle is considered the capital of Arribas of the Douro, a beautiful natural park with impressive canyons up to 800 feet high through which the River Douro runs. The river is the natural border between Spain and Portugal. It extends along 100 km, through the lands of the region of Zamora, and the province of Salamanca. Throughout its course you can see several dams, which have been built for hydropower production. On its way through Fermoselle, the Douro passes between rocky hills, vineyards and olive trees, as a Mediterranean microclimate allows cultivation on its terraces. The town is also