The Douro's Sweet Spot
For more than 2,000 years, grapes have been harvested and wine has been produced in Portugal's Douro Valley. Vineyard boundaries were laid here in 1756, making this the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Discover why the Douro Valley remains the heart of Portugal’s wine country.
The Douro River's surrounds flowing west from the Spanish border to the Atlantic, are renowned for their port wines and more traditional red and white still varieties. The rugged terrain is planted with vines along steep slopes leading down to the river and its tributaries.
Between the city of Regua and the village of Pinhao is an institution of considerable notoriety, Quinta da Roeda. In the heart of the Douro Valley, this perfect setting offers the opportunity to enjoy a tasting of local port wine. Explore the vineyards and marvel at the outstanding views over the Douro Valley.
Portugal’s longstanding traditions have produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty where landowners can still be seen using time-honoured farming methods. Explore Porto, taste Portugal’s signature wines and learn more about the Douro Valley on our 11 Day Lisbon with Douro Discovery.
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Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
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