by admin_livingrivers | Jul 22, 2024
Ribeira de Granja description The Ribeira da Granja is the largest watercourse that runs through the city of Porto. It is 6.5 kilometres long, 80% of which is piped. Its catchment area covers 26% of the city’s surface. It flows into the estuary of the River...
by admin_livingrivers | Jul 22, 2024
Sousa description The River Sousa is a Portuguese river, about 65 kilometres long. It rises in the north of the country, in Friande, in the municipality of Felgueiras, and flows into the River Douro, in the parish of Foz do Sousa in Gondomar. Its main tributaries are...
by admin_livingrivers | Feb 5, 2024
Platani River description The Platani River is a significant river in Sicily. It has a meandering course of 103 kilometres and flows through the western part of the island, creating a unique landscape. The Foce del Fiume Platani Nature Reserve is located in the...
by admin_livingrivers | Feb 5, 2024
Tiberio Gorges description The Tiberio Gorge is a hidden gem within the Madonie Park, a small natural canyon cradling the Pollina River. This geological wonder, part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, is a pristine testament to nature’s enduring artistry. Carved over...
by admin_livingrivers | Feb 5, 2024
Oreto River description Nestled in the heart of Sicily, the Oreto River is an extraordinary natural resource, meandering for some 23 kilometres. Its journey takes it through several municipalities, including Palermo, Altofonte, and Monreale. The Oreto River has been...
