Mar 5, 2020• by dourowalks
What to do in Douro Valley in Spring?
If you are planning your trip abroad, Douro valley, in Spring, is an option that you should consider. This unique region won't let you down. But, what to do? Well, the possibilities are not endless...
Mar 2, 2020• by dourowalks
This experience is a walking tour through the vineyards, olive grove, almond trees and pines (to give us a bit of shade!) of the Douro. At the end of the walk, have a picnic with homemade food and...
Jul 14, 2018• by carolepaish
If you are a keen walker, beware of walking the "levadas" in Madeira. Whilst the scenery is great, the routes are flat and narrow, and you often end up behind slow old people, and you don't get...
Mar 1, 2025• by OurPortugalJourney
Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal
The Buddha Eden Garden, is categorized as “wine tourism” and is located on the Quinta dos Loridos wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Óbidos, Portugal in Bombarral. The Quinta is...
Feb 13, 2025• by OurPortugalJourney
Monsaraz, Portugal: A Medieval Village in the Alentejo
Monsaraz is a tiny medieval hilltop village located close to the border with Spain. It's located in the eastern Alentejo region of Portugal and overlooks the Alqueva Lake with vast and...
Sep 28, 2021• by dourowalks
Harvesting Season in Douro Valley
The harvest in the Douro Valley is an excellent way to live one of the highest moments to local people – it's time to pick the grapes. You can join a local family and participate in their work. Or...
Casa S. Thiago do Castelo - Guest House in Óbidos, Portugal