{"id":20352,"date":"2019-09-10T15:24:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T15:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/38.242.230.232\/~portoalities\/?p=20352"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:59:24","slug":"best-reasons-to-visit-douro-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/en\/best-reasons-to-visit-douro-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Best reasons to visit the Douro valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The more I travel the more I realise that I can find many of the things I am looking for at home: astonishing landscape, amazing food and wine and kind people.<br>Therefore it shouldn\u2019t come as surprise that I spend so much of my free time in the Douro valley (not counting the time I am there conducting private wine tours), one of the most amazing places to visit in Portugal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons to visit the Douro valley besides the obvious ones, so just tag along!<br>At the end of the article I give you some extra information to help you plan your trip there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These are the best reasons to visit the Douro valley:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Douro is the birthplace of Port wine\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-20360 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/port-lodges-wine-barrels-douro-valley.jpg\" alt=\"reasons to visit douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-20360\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Those of you who never heard about Port wine have been probably living under a rock. After all, there are written records that prove that Port wine has been shipped to England at the very least since 1678 and very famous people have enjoyed this nectar of the gods such as Winston Churchill and the Queen of England herself. True story. Don\u2019t you think this is a great reason to visit the Douro valley?!<br>I have already written an article called <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/port-wine-dummies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Port wine for Dummies<\/a> which explains the basics of Port wine. But for the purpose of this article let me just tell you that is a fortified wine ranging from 19.5\u00ba to 21.5\u00ba alcohol content. It has several different styles (most notably Tawny and Ruby) and it can be served as an aperitif, as a dessert wine or in cocktails (a terrible waste of good Ports, in my not-so-humble opinion).<br>In the Douro valley you can participate in plenty of wine tastings at some of the <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/top-vineyards-in-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most well known Port wine producers<\/a>. Some options are Quinta da Ro\u00eada (it belongs to the Fladgate Partnership), Quinta do Bomfim (it belongs to the Symington\u2019s) and Quinta das Carvalhas (it belongs to Real Companhia Velha, the oldest Port wine company).<br>They are all located close to Pinh\u00e3o, the most important village in the sub region Cima Corgo (or Upper Corgo, in English).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u2026 but you can also find amazing wines and olive oil, too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Port wine is an acquired taste so I can understand if it isn\u2019t one of <i>your<\/i> reasons to visit the Douro valley. What you may not know is that since the late 80\u2019s there are plenty of producers making some of the best wines in the world (mark my words \u2013 they have been winning loads of awards in international wine competitions such as the International Wine Challenge, the Berlin Wine Trophy and the Decanter World Wine Awards, to name a few). The the Douro valley wines have also been consistently praised by international critics such as Robert Parker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Even if you don\u2019t like wines, you can join a lovely <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/what-are-the-best-douro-river-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Douro river cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"438\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15255\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/best-douro-river-cruises.jpg\" alt=\"best douro river cruises\"><br>When we have non alcohol drinkers or children in our private tours in the Douro valley I often suggest to take them on a Douro river cruise. I have an entire article just dedicated to the best Douro river cruises and how to choose the one that best suits your group\u2019s needs and expectations, but my favourite ones are short cruises departing from Pinh\u00e3o. It is definitely a great reason to visit the Douro valley!<br>I really enjoy these Douro river cruises because they last for one or two hours so they can easily be combined with a wine tasting at a vineyard, or with a visit to one of the wine villages (I\u2019ll get there). Moreover, the views from the boat are stunning!<br>There are several tour operators making these short Douro river cruises, but I personally recommend Magn\u00edfico Douro as the boat rides are rather affordable and the staff is very friendly. They organise both 2h and 1h boat rides departing from Pinh\u00e3o. You can simply&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-district-l2382\/2-hour-rabelo-boat-tour-in-pinhao-t162399\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=reasons-visit-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"> buy the online ticket for the 2h Douro river cruise<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-district-l2382\/one-hour-rabelo-boat-tour-in-pinhao-t162504\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=reasons-visit-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">online ticket for the 1h Douro river cruise<\/a>, depending on your time availability.<br>Prices:&nbsp;A 1h boat ride costs 10\u20ac whereas a 2h boat ride costs 20\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The landscape is absolutely breathtaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20362\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/douro-valley-river-amazing-viewpoint.jpg\" alt=\"reasons to visit douro valley\"><br>I honestly think that this region is a heaven for wine lovers like myself, but another reason to visit the Douro valley is the breathtaking view! In fact, the notorious handmade slopes where the vines are grown are to die for, especially if you are photographing from a place where you can also see the famous Douro river.<br>There are plenty of incredible viewpoints in the Douro valley but my favorite ones are S\u00e3o Leonardo da Galafura (immortalized by the books of Miguel Torga), Casal de Loivos (just North of Pinh\u00e3o) and a less known one in Armamar, just South of the Douro river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. You can visit one of the cute villages in the Douro valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"508\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18344\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ucanha-historical-village-douro-valley.jpg\" alt=\"reasons to visit douro valley\"><br>Another reason to visit the Douro valley is to go to one of the lovely villages in this wine region. There are six wine villages in the Douro valley and the ones I enjoy the most are Tabua\u00e7o (it has the most complete handmade watch in the world) and Ucanha, with its medieval tower and bridge.<br>You should take into consideration that the roads to reach all of the wine villages are very windy and narrow. I love riding there but I know the region as the palm of my hand \u2013 most of my clients get quite anxious when they see the roads. The views will reward you though, trust me. \u263a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Douro valley is the perfect place to try traditional Portuguese food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"446\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20366\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Portuguese-gastronomy-douro-valley-roasted-cod.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br>If you are a foodie then the Portuguese countryside gastronomy is definitely one of the best reasons to visit the Douro valley. There you will be able to find traditional Portuguese restaurants such as Toca da Raposa but also some fine dining options such as the famous DOC (from the Michelin star chef Rui Paula) and Castas &amp; Pratos.<br>From my experience, choosing the right restaurant in the Douro valley is a crucial decision that you should take taking into account what is your priority: visiting the vineyards or having an unforgettable meal. Remember that the more exquisite the restaurant is the longer the meal will last, so you may not have as much time to dedicate to visiting wine producers.<br>For all the vegetarians \/ vegans \/ gluten free \/ lactose free people out there, the Douro valley is a countryside, meat region so don\u2019t expect to find amazing options there. Certainly all the restaurants can cater a meat free meal, but don\u2019t expect them to have separate benches to cook gluten free options or to send you their menu via email.<br>So if your food restrictions are truly life threatening, consider taking your food as a precaution. It is definitely what I would do in your position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. And you can make some new friends too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I always joke saying that if I ever had a (God forbid) car accident in the Douro valley I would have at least five different friends to pick me up and that is probably true! People in Douro Valley are extremely generous and kind and will go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Isn\u2019t this a great reason to visit Douro Valley?<br>However, don\u2019t mistake their friendliness with weakness: they are businessmen after all, and they will stop you if they feel if you are trying to take advantage of their hospitality.<br>Most properties also have dogs, so you might be able to even make some four -legged friends! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra information: how to organize a trip to the Douro valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I have given you plenty of reasons to visit the Douro valley, it is time for you to start planning your trip. I <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/how-to-plan-your-trip-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have written an extensive article<\/a> on the matter, but basically you have three reasonable options:<br>Rent a car and organize a day trip by yourself. I recommend this for experienced drivers (as the roads are windy and narrow) as it is an amazing experience. But take into account that you won\u2019t be able to enjoy much of the wine tastings (since you shouldn\u2019t drink and drive, trust me) unless you have a designated driver (poor soul). To find the best car rentals deals, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoeurope.eu\/index.cfm?sflag=EUR&amp;aff=PORTOALITIESEU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/a>, a great price aggregator that will save you loads of time.<br><br>If you want a budget tour you should probably check companies that organize group tours. I am going to be brutally honest: as you will pay a low price you will not be tasting phenomenal wines nor be accompanied by a very knowledgeable guide, but I know that for many of you it is the only way of visiting the region.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"891\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20369\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/portoalities-private-tours-douro-valley.jpg\" alt=\"reasons to visit douro valley\"><br>If you are serious about visiting the the Douro valley and have some money to spend, you should consider booking a private tour with us. Our tours are certainly not cheap (I am not going to be wasting your time pretending otherwise), but we will be taking you to unique producers with amazing wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><br>Both me and the other tour guides that work with me (all of which I personally taught how to conduct wine tours) are very knowledgeable \u2013 don\u2019t take my word for it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g2618568-d14133252-Reviews-Portoalities-Porto_District_Northern_Portugal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read the reviews of our clients on TripAdvisor<\/a>! If you are considering booking a private tour in the Douro valley, just send me an email with your name, number of people on your group and the date when you want to do the tour. It will be our pleasure to guide you in the Douro valley! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/reasons-to-visit-douro-valley-portugal.jpg\" alt=\"reasons to visit douro valley portugal\" class=\"wp-image-36839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/reasons-to-visit-douro-valley-portugal.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/reasons-to-visit-douro-valley-portugal-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-visit-douro-valley-portugal.jpg\" alt=\"why visit douro valley portugal\" class=\"wp-image-36876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-visit-douro-valley-portugal.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-visit-douro-valley-portugal-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The more I travel the more I realise that I can find many of the things I am looking for\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[490],"tags":[733,16,2218,2220],"class_list":["post-20352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-around_porto","tag-douro-valley","tag-port-wine","tag-river-cruise","tag-wine-tasting"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Reasons to Visit the Douro Valley in 2025 (With Local Tips) | Portoalities: Travel blog and Private tours in Porto and Douro Valley<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you are a Port wine lover or not, there are plenty of reasons to visit the Douro valley. 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