Covas do Douro

Travel Guide

The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
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.

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Quinta da Marka

Quinta da Marka

4 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 322-2 Sabrosa Vila Real
The price is AED 837 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
AED 837
AED 887 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (54 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 February 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 AED 883 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 883
AED 936 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 ...
Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta da Veiga

Quinta da Veiga

4 out of 5
Ferrao, Donelo Sabrosa
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 ...
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Quinta da Veiga
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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 26 August 2025

D'Autor Village
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 Dourocaves Winery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Lovely setting and wonderful hosts

Reviewed on 30 October 2025

Casa do Salgueiral
House of Steps - Santa Marinha do Zêzere

House of Steps - Santa Marinha do Zêzere

Baiao Porto
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Excelente!
A casa é fantástica e a paisagem circundante é muito bonita. A anfitriã recebeu-nos muito bem e com várias surpresas e mimos. Foi uma excelente estadia.

Reviewed on 16 August 2021

House of Steps - Santa Marinha do Zêzere
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Popular places to visit

Quinta de La Rosa

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Quinta de La Rosa during your travels to Gouvães do Douro.

Quinta de La Rosa

Quinta do Crasto

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Quinta do Crasto during your travels to Sabrosa. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its wineries.

Quinta do Crasto

House of Ferdinand Magellan

You can find out about the history of Sabrosa with a visit to House of Ferdinand Magellan. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its wineries.

House of Ferdinand Magellan