And you can still see the old rabelo boats on the river, the vessels that carried the wine from the quintas where it is produced to the mouth of river,īefore the various dams that made the river navigable were built . Here you will get to know this wine a little better, taking the opportunity – how could you do otherwise? - to taste Start at Vila Nova de Gaia with a visit to the lodges where Port wine is aged. Vineyards, towns and villages until you reach Miranda do Douro, the point at which the river enters Portugal. But along the way you can admire breathtaking landscapes over

None will leave youįollowing a route between the viewpoints that offer the best vistas, you need to cross the river from north to south and back again. The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.ĭeparting from Porto, where the river flows into the sea and where the Douro wines (table wines and Port wine), produced on its hillsides, alsoĮnd up, there are various ways to get to know this cultural landscape, listed as a World Heritage Site: by road, by train, on a cruise boat and even by helicopter. The Serra d’Ossa, enjoy a succulent lunch and spend the afternoon in the town. Begin with the museum, which has the advantage of being located in the Tourist Office, make an excursion into In this town as muchĪs in two others nearby, Vila Alva and Vila Ruiva, wine of this kind is still produced using methods very close to those used by the Romans.įinally, you should not fail to visit the Enoteca and the Museu do Vinho in Redondo. In Vila de Frades, within the framework of the Vitifrades event, there is a competition for local 'pot-made” wine (2nd weekend in December). The other is that, in December, you should visit Cabeção and Vila de Frades, when the tasting of the new wine from the producers During the festival, they are places on a special route visited by theĬonfraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo (confraternity of wine-lovers). Taverns/restaurants), some with enormous clay wine-pots, where the wine used to be made, that offer local products.

In the Historical Centre there are various 'tasquinhas” (small Go to Borba, if possible in November, when the Festa da Vinha e do Vinho (festival of the vine and of wine) takes place. There are more than 250 producers, with an area underĬultivation in the order of 22,000 hectares. In the Alentejo, there is no haggling over the honour to be paid to Bacchus. Some of the world's most prestigious competitions, such as the Digital Wine Communications Conference, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Wine and Gourmet Festival (during May) and The Young Wine Festival (during November). Every year the city hosts a number of leading events such as the International Exhibition of Viticulture and Wine Production – Vinaria, The Will be accompanied by a rich wine list from the largest wine region in the country.Īpart from its history and culture, Plovdiv is gaining popularity with its culinary festivals and as a destination for No matter what visitors choose – gourmet cuisine or homestyle food, it

There is plenty to choose from, between classic high-end restaurants with refined interiors and cozy, romantic restaurants. Travelers looking for culinary experiences will enjoy the combination of exceptional wines, friendly localsĪnd the casual atmosphere of wine bars and places for winetasting in Kapana Creative District, the Old Town and other central locations in Plovdiv. Great tours focusing on wine and authentic cuisine. The city is a favorite destination and the ideal starting point for

Plovdiv is the perfect place for a truly wonderful culinary experience. The valley of the Maritsa River is the place where the best winemakers grew their grape varieties 5,000 years ago, and these wines have been praised by many Plovdiv and the region are an absolute paradise forĮvery wine lover. Experiencing history and culture through quality wine and great food.

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