Photo Credit: RomanticWeekendGetaways.com Nestled between the mountain ranges of Marão and Montemuro, Douro Valley is a region in Portugal that follows the winding path of the Douro River.

But there's something extra special about the Douro Valley. Located in the northern region of Portugal, the Douro Valley is as enchanting a place as they come. Its rolling hills — punctuated by ...

Check out five great reasons to explore in and around the Douro Valley ... its frescoes; Portugal has its tiles. The stunning and often blue azulejo tiles of Porto—the region’s gateway ...

like the vineyards of the Douro Valley and the sunflower fields of the Alentejo region, that a trip at any time of year is ...

Explore Portos Douro Valley for traditional wine tours and local cuisine Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich flavors ...

Five of Europe's most beautiful train routes feature dramatic scenery, astonishing heights and evidence of major engineering ...

Though it's the second-largest city in Portugal ... Vila Nova de Gaia is situated south of the Douro River from Porto and is home to dozens of the region's port wine lodges.

Wine and port The most well-known wine region in Portugal is the Douro Valley – the wines produced here have become “legendary”, said Meagan Drillinger in Travel + Leisure. Here, visitors ...