The best viewpoints in the Douro
Aquilino Ribeiro once said that “Those who don’t tire reach.” And it is right in the heart of the Douro that we highlight the best viewpoints. With an enviable landscape, the view invites you to visit the paintings of the Douro. From A to Z, we share with you which ones to visit, by municipality: […]
Nacional 222 – The most beautiful road in the world
With what may be the most beautiful landscapes in Portugal, the 226 km of curves and counter-curves that make up the National 222 road link Mafamude, in Vila Nova de Gaia, to Almendra, in Vila Nova de Foz Côa.ual This road, whose Lamego – Bateiras (São João da Pesqueira) section makes it get considered the […]
Launch Event – Discover Douro
Yesterday, at Manja Marvila in Lisbon, an important first step was taken in promoting the Douro region. The launch event of the Discover Douro platform, which attended by various bloggers and national and international media, as well as mayors from some of the Douro’s 19 municipalities, in a very intimate way, demonstrated the Douro Intermunicipal […]
Discover the Douro at BTL 2024
Discover Douro will be at BTL 2024. BTL 2024 is the largest annual fair for this purpose in Portugal and one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. Between February 28th and March 3rd, the Douro region will be represented in the best possible way! At the CIMDOURO and Discover Douro stand, located in Pavilion […]
The main winter activities in the Douro Valley
The Douro reveals a unique beauty during the winter months. In addition to the traditional autumn harvests, winter brings with it a special atmosphere. Although the region is most popular during the warmer months, you can enjoy incredible experiences in this magnificent region all year round. Winter in the Douro Valley orchestrated by discoverdouro.pt is […]
Passadiços do Corgo, a unique experience!
Located on the banks of the River Corgo, which divides the beautiful city of Vila Real in half, are the relatively new Corgo Walkways. Open to the public at the end of 2021, these walkways already have more than 2.5 kilometres of walking paths, which together with the 6 kilometres of footpaths in the Corgo […]
Almond Blossom – A natural spectacle
Portugal’s Douro region is famous for its natural beauty and the vineyards that stretch along the banks of the Douro River. However, the vineyards are not the only element that make this one of the most beautiful places in Portugal. For thousands of years, almond trees have been linked to the culture and landscape of […]
PASSAPORTE DOURO – Discover and live a unique experience!
Discover and live a unique experience!” is the slogan of Passaporte Douro, the unprecedented project that CIMDOURO has developed to promote the 19 municipalities that make up the region. Passaporte Douro is an action that aims to show the Douro in all its differences and riches, choosing monuments, culture and people as the most important aspects of this immense region of world heritage and immeasurable potential in the country and the world. It is also an initiative aimed at boosting tourism in the Douro after the long period of near-stagnation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
A historic day for the Douro – The protocol to reactivate the Douro line was signed
Last Friday, the cooperation protocol for the reactivation of the Douro Line between Pocinho and Barca d’Alva was signed at the Douro Museum in Peso da Régua. This was the starting point for the 14-month study to find out what investments need to be made so that this section of the Douro line can be repaired. A 28-kilometer stretch that was closed in 1988.
Douro is European City of Wine 2023
On June 15, in Brussels, Belgium, the Douro was distinguished as the “European City of Wine 2023”. The Douro World Heritage Site is thus becoming a European benchmark for wine, vineyards, culture and the harmonious celebration of nature and the centuries-old work carried out by generations of Douro people.
