In the canon of travel literature Portugal has often been overlooked as a gastronomic and cultural behemoth in comparison to its neighbour Spain, unjustly so in my opinion. Of course, in the last ...

Famed for its terraced vineyards and winding river, Portugal’s Douro Valley offers travelers a rare blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. From scenic train rides and river cruises to intimate ...

Mary Couto Lewis of Apex Tours and Travel recommends Douro Azul for an authentic local trip along the Douro River. The company operates a full seven-day cruise, but its day trip involves a quick jaunt ...

ENTRE-OS-RIOS, Portugal – Beneath terraces of vineyards and olive trees in the undulating landscape of northern Portugal so alluring that the region has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a ...

One of the things that can make reading wine labels a little confusing is that American wine tends to call out the grape varietal, while many European wines are named according to region. “Bourgogne” ...

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An endearing slice of Portugal is the Douro River Valley, the winding, terraced region that produces the country’s beloved port wine. This is Portugal’s answer to Germany’s romantic Rhine River Valley ...

While Porto packs the punch for its urban charm, the rural appeal and rugged beauty of the Douro Valley are reason enough to visit northeastern Portugal. One of the world’s oldest demarcated wine ...

ENTRE-OS-RIOS, Portugal — Beneath terraces of vineyards and olive trees in the undulating landscape of northern Portugal, a crowd of locals gathered to watch our boat squeeze through one of five ...