Covas do Douro

Guia de viatge

The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
This region, which is bathed by the Douro River and is part of the so-called Douro Vinhateiro, has been producing wine for more than 2000 years, among which is the world famous Porto wine.

Its origins go back to the second half of the seventeenth century, when Port Wine began to be produced and exported in quantity, especially to England.

However, the high profits from exports to England would lead to situations of fraud, abuse and adulteration of the quality of generous wine. The main producers of wine of Douro then demand the intervention of the government and on September 10, 1756, the "General Company of Agriculture of the Vineyards of Alto Douro" is finally created.

To demarcate the physical space of the region were then ordered to implant 201 frames of granite. In the year 1761 are placed another 134 Pombaline landmarks, making a total of 335.

Already on May 10, 1907, under the decree signed by João Franco, the demarcated region is again delimited, extending to the Upper Douro.

The long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of exceptional beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic evolution.
Quinta da Marka

Quinta da Marka

4 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 322-2 Sabrosa Vila Real
El preu és de 207 € per nit entre els dies 5 de març i 6 de març.
207 €
5 de març - 6 de març
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this farm stay in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Quinta do Tedo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 opinions)
I hope to return to this area someday just to stay at quinta da marka! We were fortunate to have the whole place to ourselves and everyone made us feel like we were at home! If you have the chance to have dinner here during your stay you must, its beautiful home cooked foods. Annabelle and her mother ...

Opinió del dia 25 de febr. de 2026

Quinta da Marka
Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

4 out of 5
Quinta Nova Sabrosa
El preu és de 218 € per nit entre els dies 30 de març i 31 de març.
218 €
30 de març - 31 de març
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Fonseca Quinta do Pascanal ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (105 opinions)
Eu me senti em casa

Opinió del dia 12 de febr. de 2026

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta da Veiga

Quinta da Veiga

4 out of 5
Ferrao, Donelo Sabrosa
Stay at this country house in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Quinta do Tedo are located ...
Quinta da Veiga
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.
D'Autor Village

D'Autor Village

4 out of 5
Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto
Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 opinions)
Tudo é fantástico e muito bem organizado sem dúvida um excelente espaço e comodidades

Opinió del dia 26 de gen. de 2026

D'Autor Village
Casa do Salgueiral

Casa do Salgueiral

3 out of 5
Tv. do Bico Santa Marta de Penaguião Vila Real
Stay at this villa in Santa Marta de Penaguião. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Caves Santa Marta and Centro Cultural ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 opinions)
Lovely setting and wonderful hosts

Opinió del dia 30 d’oct. de 2025

Casa do Salgueiral
House of Steps - Santa Marinha do Zêzere

House of Steps - Santa Marinha do Zêzere

Baiao Porto
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 opinions)
Excelente!
A casa é fantástica e a paisagem circundante é muito bonita. A anfitriã recebeu-nos muito bem e com várias surpresas e mimos. Foi uma excelente estadia.

Opinió del dia 16 d’ag. de 2021

House of Steps - Santa Marinha do Zêzere
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

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