Mimi's Guidebook
Food scene
DOC is a must do restaurant in Douro Valley. Chef Rui Paula has a number of iconic restaurants in Portugal and has been distinguished with two Michelin stars. DOC is situated on the Douro river and is at the base of the hillside on which our property sits.
*DOC - Chef Rui Paula*
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7 locals recommend
DOC - Chef Rui Paula
DOC is a must do restaurant in Douro Valley. Chef Rui Paula has a number of iconic restaurants in Portugal and has been distinguished with two Michelin stars. DOC is situated on the Douro river and is at the base of the hillside on which our property sits.
*DOC - Chef Rui Paula*
254 858 123
https://goo.gl/maps/hfCW85xgDqo759oa7
A highly recommended winery to visit to learn about modern production of wine. This is one of the largest producers of port in the Porto region and their tour and tastings are top quality. We
recommend that you take the Picnic in the Vineyard option which comes with a tour, light lunch in the vineyard with some wine, and a port tasting afterwards.
6 locals recommend
Quinta do Seixo - Sandeman
A highly recommended winery to visit to learn about modern production of wine. This is one of the largest producers of port in the Porto region and their tour and tastings are top quality. We
recommend that you take the Picnic in the Vineyard option which comes with a tour, light lunch in the vineyard with some wine, and a port tasting afterwards.
An iconic brand located in Pinhão. We recommend their tasting followed by a truly wonderful dinner at Casa dos Ecos which is located at their vineyard. If you can’t make a dinner at Casa
dos Ecos, book the tasting with a light picnic so you can relax and enjoy the river views.
12 locals recommend
Quinta do Bomfim
Largo do VideiraAn iconic brand located in Pinhão. We recommend their tasting followed by a truly wonderful dinner at Casa dos Ecos which is located at their vineyard. If you can’t make a dinner at Casa
dos Ecos, book the tasting with a light picnic so you can relax and enjoy the river views.
Sightseeing
An incredible baroque style cathedral with beautiful gardens and scenery. Bring some walking shoes so you can explore
the gardens and woods.
From Santuário de Nossa, you can take the long flight of steps down to the historic center (and find a taxi to take you back to the car afterwards) or make a drive. Here, you have the option to visit the art museum Museu de Lamego and stop into one of the oldest churches of Portgual the Lamego Cathedral (Sé).
Follow the visit up by visiting the many shops and cafés or making a reservation at one of the many restaurants in the area. One of our favorites for a nicer meal at Restaurante Vindouro which often provides nice promotions through The Fork.
28 locals recommend
Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Monte de Santo EstevãoAn incredible baroque style cathedral with beautiful gardens and scenery. Bring some walking shoes so you can explore
the gardens and woods.
From Santuário de Nossa, you can take the long flight of steps down to the historic center (and find a taxi to take you back to the car afterwards) or make a drive. Here, you have the option to visit the art museum Museu de Lamego and stop into one of the oldest churches of Portgual the Lamego Cathedral (Sé).
Follow the visit up by visiting the many shops and cafés or making a reservation at one of the many restaurants in the area. One of our favorites for a nicer meal at Restaurante Vindouro which often provides nice promotions through The Fork.
Only a 40 minute drive from our villa , the old town of Vila Real has great dining and shops in addition to some beautiful historic sites and gardens and Baroque architecture.
You are also close by the
natural park Parque Natural do Alvão. If you would like guided activities in the natural park, BookInDouro provides several options and guests of our quinta can receive a 5% discount.
42 locals recommend
Parque Natural de Alvao
Only a 40 minute drive from our villa , the old town of Vila Real has great dining and shops in addition to some beautiful historic sites and gardens and Baroque architecture.
You are also close by the
natural park Parque Natural do Alvão. If you would like guided activities in the natural park, BookInDouro provides several options and guests of our quinta can receive a 5% discount.
Take a beautiful 90 minute east through the Douro Valley to the historic and archeological site of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Stop in the museum, archeological park, kayak in the river, and see one of the best views of Douro where the Douro and Côa rivers meet.
17 locals recommend
Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Take a beautiful 90 minute east through the Douro Valley to the historic and archeological site of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Stop in the museum, archeological park, kayak in the river, and see one of the best views of Douro where the Douro and Côa rivers meet.
Located in Pinhão, this winery is an impressive visit to learn about the earth and viniculture process and see some magnificent views. We recommend taking the Vintage Tour or the
Vineyard Guided Tour with an upgrade to the Ruin Views.
For nature and trail lovers, Quinta das Carvalhas also allows for guests to walk along their trails. This makes for a great second visit to spend the morning or dusk hours when the birds
and wildlife are most active.
8 locals recommend
Quinta das Carvalhas
Located in Pinhão, this winery is an impressive visit to learn about the earth and viniculture process and see some magnificent views. We recommend taking the Vintage Tour or the
Vineyard Guided Tour with an upgrade to the Ruin Views.
For nature and trail lovers, Quinta das Carvalhas also allows for guests to walk along their trails. This makes for a great second visit to spend the morning or dusk hours when the birds
and wildlife are most active.