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Douro Valley

Barcos, Miranda do Douro, Pinhão & Ucanha

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1. Alentejo
Elvas, Estremoz, Évora, Monsaraz & Vila Vićosa

2. Algarve
Albufeira, Faro, Lagos, Portimão & Tavira

3. Douro Valley
Barcos, Miranda do Douro, Pinhão & Ucanha

4. Lisbon & Surroundings
Cascais, Ericeira, Estoril, Lisbon, Óbidos, Peniche, Ribatejo Region & Sintra

5. Porto & North of Portugal
Braga, Guimarães, Ponte de Lima & Porto

Best time to visit: May-October


Go for this:
Admire the spectacular, breathtaking landscapes over the river and visit the renowned Port wine estates in the oldest wine-producing region in the country (there aren’t many that pre-date it in the world).


But try this:
Hike by historical villages like Provesende or Pinhão to encounter traditional ways of life and architecture, untouched by tourism. Here you can explore the most scenic trails of the region and conquer the most beautiful viewpoints over the Douro, Pinhão and Corgo rivers.


Favorite guest experience:
Cruising down the Douro river in a traditional wine-transporting boat, then visiting a charming winery for lunch and tasting some of the best Douro DOC and port wines.


Favorite hotel:
Six Senses Douro Valley, a boutique hotel housed in renovated 19th century manor house (historic estate) in the natural landscape of the Douro Valley, offering an immersive experience in the Douro wines.


Favorite restaurant:
Restaurant DOC, in Folgosa do Douro, featuring Portuguese specialties with a French twist.


Foods:

- Polvo (octopus)
- Feijoada de Cogumelos (mushroom stew)


Wine:
- Port
- Touriga National
- Barca Velha (Douro’s flagship wine)

 
Best time to visit: May-OctoberGo for this: Admire the spectacular, breathtaking landscapes over the river and visit the renowned Port wine estates in the oldest wine-producing region in the country (there aren’t many that pre-date it in the world).

Best time to visit: May-October

Go for this: Admire the spectacular, breathtaking landscapes over the river and visit the renowned Port wine estates in the oldest wine-producing region in the country (there aren’t many that pre-date it in the world).

But try this: Hike by historical villages like Provesende or Pinhão to encounter traditional ways of life and architecture, untouched by tourism. Here you can explore the most scenic trails of the region and conquer the most beautiful viewpoints ove…

But try this: Hike by historical villages like Provesende or Pinhão to encounter traditional ways of life and architecture, untouched by tourism. Here you can explore the most scenic trails of the region and conquer the most beautiful viewpoints over the Douro, Pinhão and Corgo rivers.

Favorite guest experience: Cruising down the Douro river in a traditional wine-transporting boat, then visiting a charming winery for lunch and tasting some of the best Douro DOC and port wines.

Favorite hotel: Six Senses Douro Valley, a boutique hotel housed in renovated 19th century manor house (historic estate) in the natural landscape of the Douro Valley, offering an immersive experience in the Douro wines.Favorite restaurant: Restauran…

Favorite hotel: Six Senses Douro Valley, a boutique hotel housed in renovated 19th century manor house (historic estate) in the natural landscape of the Douro Valley, offering an immersive experience in the Douro wines.

Favorite restaurant: Restaurant DOC, in Folgosa do Douro, featuring Portuguese specialties with a French twist.

Foods:  - Polvo (octopus) - Feijoada de Cogumelos (mushroom stew)Wine: - Port - Touriga National - Barca Velha (Douro’s flagship wine)

Foods:
- Polvo (octopus)
- Feijoada de Cogumelos (mushroom stew)

Wine:
- Port
- Touriga National
- Barca Velha (Douro’s flagship wine)

 

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