2. Serra da EstrelaSerra Da Estrela Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal. Together with the Serra da Lousã it is the westernmost constituent range of the Sistema Central and also one of the highest in the system. It includes mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993 metres above mean sea level . This point is not a distinctive mountain summit, but rather the highest point in a plateau, being known as Torre . Torre is an unusual summit in that it is accessible by a paved road. The peak has a topographic prominence of 1,204 m and its parent peak is Pico Almanzor, in Spain.The mountain range, situated between the municipalities of Seia, Manteigas, Gouveia, Guarda and Covilhã, is about 100 kilometres long and is 30 km across at its widest point. It is formed from a huge granite ridge that onc... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Casa de MateusVila Real The Mateus Palace is a palace located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal. Architect Nicolau Nasoni was involved in the project for the construction of the palace, which took place in the 18th century. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Quinta do BomfimPinhao Port wine is a Portuguese fortified wine produced with distilled grape spirits exclusively in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. It is typically a sweet, red wine, often served as a dessert wine, though it also comes in dry, semi-dry, and white varieties. Fortified wines in the style of port are also produced outside Portugal, including in Australia, France, South Africa, Canada, India, Argentina, Spain, and the United States. Under European Union Protected Designation of Origin guidelines, only the product from Portugal may be labelled as port or Porto. In the United States, wines labelled port may come from anywhere in the world, while the names Oporto, Porto, and Vinho do Porto have been recognised as foreign, non-generic names for port wines originating in Portugal... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
7. Castle SortelhaSabugal The Castle of Sortelha (Portuguese: Castelo de Sortelha is a castle in the civil parish of Sortelha in the municipality of Sabugal in the Portuguese Centro region, classified as a National Monument. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Douro Valley & Wine Tour | Yellow Bus Tour
Embarque connosco neste circuito de dia completo e conheça as belezas do Douro, Portugal. Visite o magnífico centro histórico de Amarante e, na região do Douro, conheça a aldeia histórica de Provesende. Chegando ao Pinhão, em pleno Alto Douro Vinhateiro, desfrute do tempo livre para um almoço delicioso. A seguir, descanse a bordo de um cruzeiro pelo deslumbrante Rio Douro Portugal e aprecie as vinhas e os socalcos que descem até ao Rio. E como uma cereja no topo do bolo, proporcionamos-lhe uma visita à Quinta do Seixo, com produção de Vinho do Porto, onde seguramente ficará impressionado com a magnífica vista sobre as vinhas e sobre o Douro Portugal.
ENG Come aboard on this full day Porto Wine tour and discover the beauties of northern Portugal. Visit the magnificent historical centre of Amarante and get to know the historical village of Provesende in the Douro region. Upon arrival in Pinhão, in the heart of the Alto Douro Wine Region, you will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch. Then relax while cruising along the dazzling Douro River and enjoy the vineyards and terraces leading down to the River. And the icing on the cake in this Porto Wine Tour is a visit to Quinta do Seixo, where you can take a look at the Port wine production processes and will certainly be impressed by the magnificent view over the vineyards and the Douro region.
Getaway | Portugal with David Reyne Part 3 of 3
Join David Reyne for part 3 of 3 of his Scenic journey through Portugal for Getaway.
This week, David arrives in the heart of Port wine country in Pinhao and explores the vineyard, Quinta da Roeda, revered as one of the best.
From here, he heads west along the Douro river back to Porto to bid adious to Portugal and hola to Spain, where he winds up his wonderful journey in the capital city of Madrid.
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Hiking in Portugal - Douro Valley
Curious about what happens during our tour Walking in Portugal? See this video. That was our last Guided Walking Tours in Douro Valley -