Covas do Douro

Travel Guide

The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
This region, which is bathed by the Douro River and is part of the so-called Douro Vinhateiro, has been producing wine for more than 2000 years, among which is the world famous Porto wine.

Its origins go back to the second half of the seventeenth century, when Port Wine began to be produced and exported in quantity, especially to England.

However, the high profits from exports to England would lead to situations of fraud, abuse and adulteration of the quality of generous wine. The main producers of wine of Douro then demand the intervention of the government and on September 10, 1756, the "General Company of Agriculture of the Vineyards of Alto Douro" is finally created.

To demarcate the physical space of the region were then ordered to implant 201 frames of granite. In the year 1761 are placed another 134 Pombaline landmarks, making a total of 335.

Already on May 10, 1907, under the decree signed by João Franco, the demarcated region is again delimited, extending to the Upper Douro.

The long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of exceptional beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic evolution.
Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

4 out of 5
Quinta Nova Sabrosa
The price is NT$8,750 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
NT$8,750
NT$9,275 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Fonseca Quinta do Pascanal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
Beautiful property. Did not like the food.

Reviewed on 2025/9/26

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta da Marka

Quinta da Marka

4 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 322-2 Sabrosa Vila Real
The price is NT$7,277 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$7,277
NT$7,714 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Quinta do Tedo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Beautiful location, staff are very welcoming, food and wine are wonderful. Excellent experience, highly recommend!!!

Reviewed on 2025/11/19

Quinta da Marka
Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses Douro Valley

5 out of 5
Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego
The price is NT$34,880 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
NT$34,880
NT$36,972 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Adega - Cadão Douro and Douro Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
Unparalleled Service
The service at this hotel was unparallel. I needed a medication and they sent a driver to the pharmacy to pick it up and bring it back to the hotel. I also needed hiking boots and they went to a hiking shoe store bought me my size got them on sale and brought them to the hotel. I’ve never experienced ...

Reviewed on 2025/10/26

Six Senses Douro Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
D'Autor Village

D'Autor Village

4 out of 5
Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto
Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too.

Reviewed on 2025/8/26

D'Autor Village
Feel Discovery Casa da Lameira

Feel Discovery Casa da Lameira

3 out of 5
Rua da Lameira 72 Peso da Régua Vila Real
Stay at this villa in Peso da Régua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Formiga Viewpoint and Archaeological Site of Alto ...
Feel Discovery Casa da Lameira
Feel Discovery Casal do Temporão Douro

Feel Discovery Casal do Temporão Douro

2.5 out of 5
R. de Gadaires Peso da Régua Vila Real
Stay at this vacation home in Peso da Régua. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Viewpoint of St Leonardo da Galafura ...
Feel Discovery Casal do Temporão Douro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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