{"id":80215,"date":"2024-06-19T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverdouro.pt\/o-douro-espera-por-si-en"},"modified":"2024-06-19T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T23:00:00","slug":"o-douro-espera-por-si-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discoverdouro.pt\/en\/o-douro-espera-por-si-en","title":{"rendered":"This summer, the Douro awaits you!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have the best solution for born adventurers and those looking for a unique experience. Are you ready for this adventure?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Get on board and get to know the Douro. Rich in history and breathtaking landscapes, it offers a unique and unprecedented experience. A region where the gastronomy is rich and diverse. It has become a European benchmark for culture, wine and vineyards and for the harmonious celebration of nature and the centuries-old work done by generations of Douro people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for coming alone, with friends or family, before embarking on this adventure, download the Discover Douro app. It&#8217;s very intuitive, easy to use and ideal for traveling with you, in your pocket or backpack. The best part? You can consult the Douro itinerary of the 19 municipalities whenever you want. There are many options and tourist suggestions, including where to eat, where to sleep and what to visit. Do you want to know about endogenous products, local specialties, art and UNESCO heritage sites? The Douro, the C\u00f4a engravings and the Bisalh\u00e3es clay were considered Intangible World Heritage Sites. This app is a must-have on your phone!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Visitors to the Douro have the Douro Passport at their fingertips. This can be purchased physically in the interactive tourist stores in the municipalities or digitally via the mobile app. There are 76 points of interest that can be stamped. Once completed and the trip is over, you will receive a certificate of excellence and an exclusive gift from the Douro and Porto Wine Institute. To help visitors, photographs and promotional videos of the points of interest indicated by each municipality are available on the Discover Douro App.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a summer well spent, fun is guaranteed. Festivals and pilgrimages in the summer months are the draw to the Douro. Each of the 19 municipalities has its own program. Our suggestion is to start with the Santos Populares festivities. From here, get involved in the local cultural agenda and you won&#8217;t regret it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Aquilino Ribeiro once said that &#8220;Those who don&#8217;t tire reach.&#8221; And it&#8217;s 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 and natural beauty of the Douro region. In each municipality, the landscape is breathtaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Ready for a dip in historic waters? Designed for children and adults alike, these waters are an escape from the high temperatures typical of the region. On the Douro route, you&#8217;ll always have somewhere to stop and enjoy. With each stroke, take a deep breath and stop, look around and enjoy the majestic strokes of the Douro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A visit to paradise can be real and it&#8217;s within your reach. 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