Covas do Douro

Travel Guide

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
The price is P12,035 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
P12,035
P12,757 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
includes taxes & fees
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! (55 reviews)
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 ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Quinta da Marka
Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

4 out of 5
Quinta Nova Sabrosa
The price is P22,353 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P22,353
P23,694 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (106 reviews)
Incredible hotel in a jaw-dropping setting. The staff are so helpful and friendly. The restaurant on site is out of this world good. Loved our stay there and will definitely be back

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta da Veiga

Quinta da Veiga

4 out of 5
Ferrao, Donelo Sabrosa
The price is P10,033 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
P10,033
P10,635 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
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
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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 reviews)
Lovely setting and wonderful hosts

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Casa do Salgueiral
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 reviews)
We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

D'Autor Village
Casa Moinho da Mouta

Casa Moinho da Mouta

3 out of 5
Rua do Torto, Parada de Pinhão Sabrosa Vila Real
Stay at this apartment in Sabrosa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy and Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Estadia espectacular. Terceiro ano consecutivo. Um paraíso. E a D. Manuela.... 5 estrelas. A repetir.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Casa Moinho da Mouta
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