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Douro Valley

Portugal
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Valleys, Wineries
Activities: Wine tasting
Owner description: The Duoro valley landscape is dominated with vineyards plus other interesting places to explore such as ruined castles, crumbling monasteries, shady...... more » Owner description: The Duoro valley landscape is dominated with vineyards plus other interesting places to explore such as ruined castles, crumbling monasteries, shady forests and river beaches. « less
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bsilkie
Oakland, California
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18 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
1
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We rented a lovely house on the river outside Ancede. While there were no problems with the house, it was located over an hour's drive on narrow, winding roads to Regua and we were so exhausted by the time we got there, we didn't want to go on to Pinhao. The drive looked much shorter but we didn't take the... More

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gadflyparexcellence
new jersey
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18 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
3
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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

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joquinhas
Paris, France
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

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

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Ana_California
Chico, California
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3 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011
6
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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

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Maria149
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
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31 reviews
30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2010
4
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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

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VistaAlegre
Porto, Portugal
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Wheretostaylisboa
Cascais, Portugal
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2010
4
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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

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flubber1957
Braga
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2009
1
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Douro is unique. It's incredible. It's impressive how a the vineyards, done by men, are so linked to the paysage. More

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Thwaites
New Jersey
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4 reviews
39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2005
11
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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

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klaysen
Berlin, Germany
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7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011
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