Boundaries were determined for the Douro Valley vineyards in 1756, making it the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Grape harvest and wine production goes back 2,000 years, however, and the support of the people led to the recognition of the vineyards as a Unesco World Heritage site.

The terraced fields on either side of the Douro River are like a patchwork quilt that would make any wine-lover’s eyes light up in an instant.

Douro Valley has an abundance of spectacular hiking opportunities (from easy to moderate hiking trails) and you’ll discover some of the most scenic hiking trails with us. From gentle strolls through the patchwork of vineyards, olive groves and idyllic villages to more strenuous climbs up to panoramic viewpoints such as Casal de Loivos, São Cristovão do Douro or Valença do Douro – there’s no better way to discover the picturesque scenery of the region than on foot.

In Douro Valley you also find the Archeological Park of the Côa Valley, classified as UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998.
The park has the largest known open-air collection of Paleolithic rock art. You can visit the award winning museum and discover the wild Côa River, a tributary of the Douro, where you can observe authentic artistic manifestations that are engraved in stones that are over 25,000 years old.

Are you ready to explore? Check our Douro Valley walking tours!