Hey !
Thanks for checking my latest article about the Douro Valley.
I’ve been traveling across the country for over 40 years, exploring what we have best to offer.
Douro Valley was quite unknown in the past for tourists, but today si one of the most popular places, specially for wine lovers: it is here in the Douro Valley that is produced the famous PORT WINE. The wine, to be called “port”, must be produced here. It is considered the oldest demarked wine region in the world.
Although today the Douro Valley is very famous internationally, it is still quite an unspoiled place in Portugal: massive tourism has bot yet arrived and hotel offers are reduced. There are no huge hotel chains yet in the Douro, and those existing are nestled in the river/vineyard landscape.
Here is my list of The 5 Best Hotels in The Douro Valley (2023):
- 1) Douro Vintage House Hotel
- 2) Six Senses Douro Valley
- 3) Quinta da Pacheca
- 4) Quinta de Sao Bernardo
- 5) Octant Hotels Douro
If you need to book any of these hotels, or any transfers to Douro Valley, please reach me using the form below.

Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
