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You’re planning to take a tour of the Douro Valley and your head is (justifiably) spinning with the excitement of all the incredible wine that’s waiting to fill your glass. We’re not going to argue: the Douro Valley really is a wine-lover’s paradise. But we’ll also remind you that there are other beautiful things to […]
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The Douro River snakes across north-central Spain and crosses the breadth of Portugal, finding its way to the city of Porto where it opens wide its arms and embraces the sea. The river nestles into a valley and nourishes fertile banks on either side, making it an ideal corridor for wine-growing. Numerous “Quintas” (estates) are […]
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It was with great delight on reading a compilation of the best places to visit that the Douro valley was voted number 8! Not bad for a global list of holiday contenders. The list in question was compiled by the team at TRAVEL+LEISURE and naturally we’re delighted to see the Douro get its just deserve […]
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The Douro River snakes its way right across the width of Portugal, from the yawning mouth on the west coast where river meets sea, all the way to the Spanish border. The river provides water and nourishment to the valley it flows through, creating an ideal environment for growing grapes. But while many people think […]
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For the wine lover, a trip to Portugal couldn’t possibly be complete without a tour of the Duoro Valley. This wine region is so culturally significant it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 2001, and it remains as one of the oldest official wine regions in the entire world. Of course, history […]
