Portugal is a perfect walking country with spectacular views, the valley of the Rio Douro (‘river of gold’) is astonishing in its tranquillity – and its rich colors. Fertile hills neatly lined with green vines and old olive trees are reflected in the mirror-like waters. And the region’s tiny, untouched villages of granite houses with red roofs. It is here, at the Quintas (wineries) dotted across the slopes, that port wine is produced.
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Itinerary (3 hours, without a car): Torre dos Clérigos, Livraria Lello e Irmão, Avenida dos Aliados, Estação de S. Bento (train station), Ponte Luís I, Sé Catedral, Bairro da Sé and Ribeira (ticket are not included). A brief presentation of the olive oil sector in Portugal with technical proof of three Portuguese olive oils. Duration: 1/2 day. Overnight in Porto.
After a short stop, it is time to follow the ancient coal mine line and discover some remains of that time. Along with our walk, we will be able to see Arda River and discover some wonderful landscapes until we reach the centennial “Pedorido” bridge. Our walk ends at the mines with a small snack.
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate. Distance: 9km – 5 miles. Duration: 1/2 day. Overnight in Porto.
Our first stop is at “lomba” beach, a place famous for its water sports. After a short break, it is time to go through the village of “Lomba” until we reach “Pé de Moura”, where we will be able to see some of the typical boats used to fish. On our way back there will be time to enjoy some wonderful landscapes and a small snack at the end.
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate. Distance: 9km – 5 miles. Duration: 1/2 day. Overnight in Porto.
It is time to start our descent until the river, going along the vineyards, olive and fig trees. Our tour continues by car until we reach Régua town where we will have lunch. After lunch, it is time to go along some of the most beautiful paths of the region until Pinhão, where we will visit the train station, famous for its tiles. To finish the day we will visit a wine estate and taste the famous port wine.
An excellent way to know the Douro region, World Heritage… Difficulty: Easy / Moderate. Distance: 9km – 5 miles. Duration: 1 day. Overnight in Porto.
In the afternoon we visit Guimarães. Nicknamed the cradle of Portugal, Guimarães is the birthplace of the country’s first king, Dom Afonso Henriques I. The hilltop castle predates his existence but was rebuilt in the early days of Portugal. (Ticket is included) Just down the hill lies a unique 14th-century Ducal Palace (Ticket is not included) and the medieval streets are a delight to wander through.. Overnight in Braga.
Hotel Trindade Porto or similar (4 stars – Porto);
Mercure Braga Centro or similar (4 stars – Braga).
