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 RM891 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
RM891
RM945 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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 25 Feb 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 RM1,471 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM1,471
RM1,559 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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 14 Mar 2026

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta da Veiga

Quinta da Veiga

4 out of 5
Ferrao, Donelo Sabrosa
Fully refundable
The price is RM660 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
RM660
RM700 total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this country house in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caves Santa Marta and Centro Cultural ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Lovely setting and wonderful hosts

Reviewed on 30 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, 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 26 Aug 2025

D'Autor Village
Feel Discovery Casal do Temporão Douro

Feel Discovery Casal do Temporão Douro

2.5 out of 5
R. de Gadaires Peso da Régua Vila Real
Stay at this holiday home in Peso da Régua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Viewpoint of St Leonardo da Galafura ...
Feel Discovery Casal do Temporão Douro
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