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Douro Valley
Vineyard Trails 32
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The Douro is a little drop of heaven. Uncork this region on Porto’s
doorstep and you’ll soon fall head over heels in love with its
terraced vineyards, wine estates and soul-stirring vistas.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
5–7 DAYS
358KM / 222 MILES
193 km GREAT FOR…
Pinhão
Wine tastings and Douro HJ
171 km cruises on a gorgeous
bend in the river
Quinta do Crasto m K
Eyrie-like winery in the BEST TIME TO GO
Unesco-listed Alto Miranda do Douro
Douro region # Spring for wildflowers,
early autumn for the
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Vila Nova The staggering view of
de Foz Côa the Douro vineyards
from Casal de Loivos
miradouro.
K BEST FOR
Porto Casal de Loivos FOODIES
Medieval core, historic Gasp-eliciting views of Chef Rui Paula keeps
port lodges galore and Douro vines cascading
a whole lotta soul down the hillsides it regional at DOC, with
vineyard and river views
1 km 197 km from its terrace.
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Douro Valley Vineyards to the west of Porto