The Douro Valley | www. visitportugal. com The Douro Wine Region Valley, up to Barca de Alva, is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world First, the river carved the deep valleys out of the land and then Man transformed the schist mountains into soil and walls and planted the vines, green in summer, flame-coloured in autumn
How to Visit the Douro Valley: Things to Do, Itinerary Where to Stay Seeing the terraced, vine-covered slopes, going for scenic drives along the Douro River, tasting wine and port, and dining with a view of the vineyards top the list of things to do in Douro Valley, but there are also castles to explore and museums to visit
Douro Valley Guide: Everything You Need for a Memorable Visit - bePortugal The UNESCO listed Douro Valley is located in the north of Portugal, just one and a half hours from Porto, which is considered the main gateway to the Douro Region Stretching over 600 km (373 miles), the Douro Valley is a large historic and cultural region of Portugal, long devoted to vineyards and the production of some of the world’s best wine
A first-time guide to the Douro Valley - Lonely Planet It’s easy to visit the Douro Valley on a day trip from Porto, squeezing in spectacular scenery, wine sampling and a hearty lunch around one (or both) of the most popular towns, Peso da Régua and Pinhão If that’s all the time you have, you won’t be disappointed, especially as the journey is panoramic by rail or river
The Douro Valley; an independent tourism guide for 2025 The Douro Valley is the picturesque region surrounding the mighty Rio Douro as it meanders across northern Portugal The Douro region is famed for its terraced vineyards, with the grapes grown here used to produce Port wine
A Local’s Guide to the Douro Valley, Portugal The Douro Valley is one of Portugal’s premier wine growing regions, and it’s the territory that begins alongside the Douro River as it crosses into northeastern Portugal from Spain, and which then follows the meandering path of the river until just about 60 miles east of Porto
Douro Valley: Portugal’s Stunning Wine Region - Salt in our Hair . . . From wine tasting to boat trips and panoramic views, the Douro valley will blow you away and is an absolute must-see on any Portugal travel route Follow this travel guide for everything you need to know about the Douro Valley