Hotels in Douro Valley

Terraced vineyards cascade down steep hillsides to the serpentine Douro River, creating perhaps the world's most dramatically beautiful wine region. Ancient quintas offer tastings of port and table wines that somehow capture sunshine in liquid form. The historic Douro Line train hugs cliff edges, providing stunning views at every turn. Quinta da Roêda welcomes visitors with tours explaining how these slopes have produced legendary ports for centuries. At riverside restaurants, bacalhau pairs perfectly with crisp white wines while boats drift lazily past. Don't miss Mateus Palace with its baroque façade made famous on rosé wine labels, or the ornate Lamego Cathedral with its magnificent staircase.