I have been to various parts of the world, but have never been to the Duoro Valley until two weeks ago. I'm back here in New Jersey, but have already started day dreaming about this place. I could not think of any wine producing region - be it Tuscany, Bordeux or Mendoza - that is more beautiful or picturesque than... More

What can I say, from where should I start.... the DOURO is simply the most beautiful wine region in the world! I get there every single year and I keep driving in the same roads, stoping in the same places, taking the same pics... I guess everybody has to like those landscapes, but if you're a wine lover this is... More

We used "Pipadouro" for a boat trip of 2 hours along the Douro river and loved it. A small vintage boat, wine on board, good english speaking guide and the breath taking views. They will make customize your ride if you want to, we just hopped on board on a 2 hour trip, starting at Pinhão in front of the... More

If you want breathtaking landscape, amazing colors, nice weather, delicious food, exquisite wine, warm people... come to Douro Valley and you will be overwhelmed with so much beauty and tradition. Quinta do portal is an excellent choice to stay and eat. We have been there at the beginning of Summer and it was fantastic. Cherry trees loaded with red sweet... More

Saramago has told about the heavenly beauties.It's the karma for the lovers nature. The Pictures do not do it justice. It is really very nice and the views are magnificent. One trip in train and boat give us landscapes fabulous. The houses in rock /stone garnitic and rustic villages transfers us some centuries ago. We also drove through the moutain... More

I have spent some of my holidays near Mesão Frio, a lovely village not far from Régua, during the nineties and i always felt i needed to come back. But the best area of Douro for me is the one that grows from the Pinhão village till the border, crossing the area of DOURO INTERNATIONAL, with its cliffs and natural... More

Douro is unique. It's incredible. It's impressive how a the vineyards, done by men, are so linked to the paysage. More

We skipped Porto (lack of time) and headed staight to the Douro Valley/Pinhao. Loved it and would completely. Dramatic scenery and spectacular port. Charming villages and friendly locals. More