The Douro River inspires the poets since forever. And it keeps surprising us every time we behold its beauty, as if a reflex could change the landscape around or if the colors of the vineyards could change the river. How about discovering this wonder of nature? There isn’t a better way[…]
Encouraged by the daring outlines that Nature gave to the Douro Valley, the countryside people worked hard in the gigantic labor of shaping the schist terraces. They prepared the land, handled the vineyards and in every autumn, the harvest time. So it happened for centuries, keeping perfect and unique the landscape[…]
In the riverside the vineyards give life to the wines that for so long represent the Douro region in Portugal as well as abroad. Wine lovers come from all over the world to experience the outstanding blend of flavors, colors and ages. The exquisite quality of the noblest grapes along[…]
The Douro Valley has many traditions and gastronomy is no exception. The diversity of products and the strong flavors of the recipes are two proofs of the character of the region. The locals, with all their wisdom have developed throughout time the ways to transform the regional products in tasty[…]
Such a resourceful region wouldn’t be complete without its cultural side that registers the history of the Douro Valley and shares the memories of the people that shaped this land and made it a World Heritage Site. There are three main museums in the Douro Valley with a wide range[…]