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Portugal is well regarded worldwide for its wines! From the warm beaches of the Costa Verde inland to the Douro River Valley and historic Beira Alta, down through Lisbon and across the sea to Madeira Island - there is enough activity, history, and wine to keep all travelers delighted. With 13 total distinct wine districts crisscrossing the country, there is something here for everyone!
You can learn more about Portugal's noteworthy wine regions by clicking here.
The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer. The quintas are the wine-producing farms where world-famous Port wine is produced on improbably steep terraces.
After Port wines, the rich and fortified Madeira wine is the next famous Portuguese wine. It ranges from sweet to dry, each one as delicious as the next, thanks to a one-of-a-kind process. Add in lush vegetation, sunny beaches, and dramatic cliffs, what more could you want?
The calm and historic Alentejo region is marked by cork oaks, olive trees, and vineyards among its rolling hills. Here and there a town pops up standing proudly along roads winding beyond castles and convents.
The stunning Algarve region overlooks the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and the climate provides favorable conditions for growing grapevines that produce high yields of fruit as well as dynamic flavors.
Named for its fragrant pine forests and dazzling fields of emerald green, the Costa Verde is known for its port wine, its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and for its beach resort towns.
Vinho verde is a young, lightly fizzy and refreshing wine, grown in the Minho province - where Guimaraes dominates Portuguese history and Braga offers panoramic views over the countryside.
If you haven`t heard of the Dao region, that just means there are more hidden (wine) gems to discover. Situated in the Beira Alta region, the rich and structured wines here come from the Queen of the grapes - the Touriga Nacional.
France is famous for its wine regions, with over 3,000 different wines across two million hectares of vineyards, wine lovers from around the world flock to France for its sheer abundance of vineyards and vintages. Each wine region offers a different grape variety, unique environmental conditions, and their own special wines. There are seven primary wine-producing regions: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Provence, and the Rhone Valley.
Italy offers the perfect combination of food, wine and people that can’t be beat, and it’s a must for any lover of wine and culture. The country boasts thousands of vineyards found in many of its regions which produce hundreds of famous varieties of wine, from the bold reds in the hills of Tuscany to crisp sparkling wines in the northern lakes region, and one-of-a-kind varietals at rustic island wineries in Sicily.
Spain was the third-largest producer of wine in the world in 2017 following Italy and France. The vineyards of Spain cover the largest land area at a sprawling 2.4 million acres! That is 20% larger than the California Wine Estates! Wine has been cultivated in Span since at least 1,100 BC when it was established by the Phoenicians in the Cadiz area.
Driving Time
Porto - Douro Valley Area: 1 hr. 20-40 mins. approx.
Douro Valley Area - Porto Airport: 1 hr. 20-40 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Lisbon - Sintra: 40 mins. approx.
Sintra - Lisbon: 40 mins. approx.
Portugal`s Azores Islands are famous for their fierce environmental protections. After all, these beautiful and charming lands have stood largely free of tourists throughout time, and it shows in the primarily undisturbed lava fields, hot springs, and waterfalls.
Portugal`s major cities have a lot to offer, but don`t shy away from its famous coastlines and welcoming islands. Make some time for a fun-in-the-sun getaway, from the Costa Verde to the Azores!
Portugal has so many iconic sights, you might want a car to explore everything - from the major highways connecting large cities to the small, two-lane roads that traverse the countryside. Enjoy your trip and have fun experiencing scenic Portugal!
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