Covas do Douro

Travel Guide

The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.
This region, which is bathed by the Douro River and is part of the so-called Douro Vinhateiro, has been producing wine for more than 2000 years, among which is the world famous Porto wine.

Its origins go back to the second half of the seventeenth century, when Port Wine began to be produced and exported in quantity, especially to England.

However, the high profits from exports to England would lead to situations of fraud, abuse and adulteration of the quality of generous wine. The main producers of wine of Douro then demand the intervention of the government and on September 10, 1756, the "General Company of Agriculture of the Vineyards of Alto Douro" is finally created.

To demarcate the physical space of the region were then ordered to implant 201 frames of granite. In the year 1761 are placed another 134 Pombaline landmarks, making a total of 335.

Already on May 10, 1907, under the decree signed by João Franco, the demarcated region is again delimited, extending to the Upper Douro.

The long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of exceptional beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic evolution.
Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

4 out of 5
Quinta Nova Sabrosa
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Fonseca Quinta do Pascanal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
Beautiful property. Did not like the food.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta da Marka

Quinta da Marka

4 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 322-2 Sabrosa Vila Real
The price is ¥36,085 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
¥36,085
¥38,250 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Quinta do Tedo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Beautiful location, staff are very welcoming, food and wine are wonderful. Excellent experience, highly recommend!!!

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Quinta da Marka
Quinta da Veiga

Quinta da Veiga

4 out of 5
Ferrao, Donelo Sabrosa
The price is ¥27,985 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
¥27,985
¥29,664 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this country house in Sabrosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Quinta do Popa and Quinta do Tedo are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
Staff was incredible!

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Quinta da Veiga
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
D'Autor Village

D'Autor Village

4 out of 5
Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto
Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

D'Autor Village
Feel Discovery Casa da Lameira

Feel Discovery Casa da Lameira

3 out of 5
Rua da Lameira 72 Peso da Régua Vila Real
Stay at this villa in Peso da Régua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Formiga Viewpoint and Archaeological Site of Alto ...
Feel Discovery Casa da Lameira
Stunning Boutique Vineyard Stay with Pool

Stunning Boutique Vineyard Stay with Pool

Ervedosa do Douro
Stay at this villa in São João da Pesqueira. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Quinta da Roêda Winery and Quinta ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
We had an excellent and relaxing stay in the very well appointed vineyard home. The drive in and out took some getting used to with the narrow lanes amongst the vines, but you couldn’t ask for a more idyllic and quiet place to relax. The wine they produce there is great too!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Stunning Boutique Vineyard Stay with Pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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