The best Portugal cruise stops along the Douro River are those that take you through historic cities, charming towns, and breathtaking landscapes. Here are some of our favorite gems of Portugal ...

Everything’s golden: It is believed the Douro River derived its name from the Portuguese word dourado, or golden, for the way the sun’s rays shimmer on the surface of its water. That’s one ...

The city covers about 16 square miles of land, with the Douro River running along its southern edge sandwiched between Porto to the north and neighboring town Vila Nova de Gaia to the south.