Douro & Porto wine travel guide

Perhaps the best-known and most prestigious winery in the Douro: a long history of wine production combined with a strongly commercial and modern approach to wine tourism. Here you combine old traditi…

Quinta do Crasto sits on a hill between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, with perhaps the most photogenic view in the whole Douro: the river makes a big bend here and the terraced vineyards roll down in wave…

One of the oldest quintas in the Douro, with roots going back to 1716. The estate was once home to the legendary Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, the "Rainha do Douro" (Queen of the Douro), the most influen…

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo was devoted to port for centuries, but only in 2005 did a new project for classic Douro wines begin, exploring the different micro-terroirs of the estate's 41 plo…

The home of Symington since 1896. Michelin-starred chef Pedro Lemos cooks seasonally with respect for local tradition, often from the wood-fired oven. Open kitchen, a romantic atmosphere with views of…

Enoteca 17.56 is in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro from Porto, in the middle of the historic port lodge quarter. The name refers to the latitude and longitude of the location. The restaurant has …

High above the river, open for lunch only, but with one of the most beautiful views in the valley. Easy to combine with a Sandeman port tasting. Picnic options are available too. Restaurant Seixo is …

Easy-going and cosy: grilled meat and fish, an owner who's happy to help you choose the right wine, and good value for money. A warm fireplace in cold weather, and a terrace by the water when it's fin…

Graham's Lodge has been home to the port house of the same name in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro from Porto, since 1890. Vinum Restaurant & Wine Bar is at the top of the lodge, in a glass pavili…

Every wine on the shelves can be ordered by the glass, with no obligation to buy a whole bottle. Owner Diogo helps you in several ways, from a quick recommendation as you come in to a full guided tast…

From an abbey in Chianti to a wine barrel in the Douro: ten special wineries in Europe where you can also stay the night.