With its calm waters and ever-changing colors that reflect the landscape, the Douro River is a surprise every time you look at it. With its unique beauty, it invites you to take a stroll along its course, which meanders determinedly and elegantly through the vineyards.
Sailing the Douro is one of the must-do experiences during your vacation! Do you prefer the invigorating freedom of a sailing boat or the charming appeal of a vintage boat?

The vineyards and olive groves that hug the river along the Douro Valley create a unique landscape that offers breathtaking panoramas, dotted with ancient Quintas and small villages, highlighting the immense greenery. The undulating hillsides, with the perfect lines of the terraced vineyards, look more like the work of a painter, who then joined the canvases into a harmonious patchwork..
To see this outstanding scenery, the region offers a panoramic minibus tour or a private tour with an accompanying guide to discover the best of the Douro, a World Heritage Site. There will be no shortage of opportunities for incredible photos! To remember later..

Douro wines have long represented Portugal throughout the world, attracting experts and connoisseurs alike. The exquisite quality of the finest grape varieties and the region's special climate give the wines a genuine character. The one that occupies the top spot is undoubtedly Port wine, which has unique characteristics and is the reason why the Douro was awarded the classification of the world's first demarcated wine region.
Visiting one of the region's emblematic Quintas is a must. Throughout the year, tourists can get to know the vineyards, cellars and wineries up close, as well as tasting the most varied types of wine. In September, the grape harvest takes place and visitors are invited to take part in the work of picking the grapes and treading the mill, ending with a tasting of the first wine of the season.

The Douro is also widely recognized for its typical gastronomy. The diversity of products and the strong flavors present in traditional recipes confirm the region's character. The range of restaurant options improves every year. Between contemporary restaurants and typical taverns, tourists and visitors are always guaranteed a unique experience, with distinctive flavors and the hospitality that is so characteristic of the Douro.
The "Tascas Route", for its part, highlights the diversity of typical places in the region, promoting contact with the gastronomic heritage of the people of the Douro. This way, the most traditional dishes and wines are preserved, promoting these simple places, where authenticity is the main ingredient.

Getting to know the Douro region also means understanding its origins, knowing its history and reading the testimonies of the people who have shaped this place and made it worthy of World Heritage status.
There are three local museums with a wide range of exhibitions - the Douro Museum, the Lamego Museum and the Côa Museum, the latter of which is part of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park.
For the more adventurous, there are off-road tours and canoeing, but also extreme programs such as waterfall descents, rafting and slides..
If you're a fan of amusement parks, you'll also have the chance - the region's water park offers great days out with all kinds of outdoor activities for both adults and children..
In the evening, take the suggestion to dine in one of the restaurants by the river or enjoy one of the cultural events on the agenda.