MUST DO LIST

DOURO VALLEY DOWNLOADING GOOGLE MAPS HOW TO USE THIS LIST FOR OFFLINE USE Think of the recommendations as time slots for > Open Google Maps; you to build your day. They are categorised so it is easier for you to select your favourites and plan > Write the location name (ex. ); your trip:

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Each activity has a short description, some useful information and the distance from Levada (your starting point). Our front gate is Point Zero on our maps.

Feel free to share any comments or suggestions about this list. These are our favourite places in the area and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we do. VALLEY MUST DO LIST

The Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and probably the most beautiful wine region in the world.

It spans over 123.500 acres / 50.000 hectares and produces 16 billion litres of wine per year. Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

N322 Drive The fastest road to Sabrosa. If you are comfortable driving on Km 0 to Km 16 from Levada the Douro mountain roads, the to Sabrosa recommended drive is from Vila Real to Sabrosa, then Pinhão, Régua and back to Vila Real. After passing Mateus, turn right at the first roundabout and follow the signs to Sabrosa, about 15 minutes away.

Espaço Miguel Gallery space dedicated to the Tue-Fri: 9 AM-5.30 PM Km 14 Torga life and work of , the Weekends: 10 AM-6.30 PM Douro’s most celebrated author, Closed at lunchtime, and on Mondays located in the village where he and bank holidays was born. Torga famously coined the term “kingdom of wonders” to Rua Miguel Torga describe the Trás-os-Montes region. 5060-449 São Martinho de Anta He is considered one of the greatest GPS: 41°15’50.53”N 7°37’13.99”W Portuguese writers of the 20th (+351) 259 938 017/120 century. [email protected]

Sabrosa: The Pereira House: Fernão de Rua Fernão de Magalhães 7 Km 17.6 Ferdinand Magalhães may have been born 5060-333 Sabrosa Magellan’s here. King Manuel I had the coat of GPS: 41°15’52.6”N 7°34’33”W House arms defaced, because Magellan Closed to the public circumnavigated the Earth for the king of Spain. Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

N322 Drive Breathtaking views of the Cima Corgo If driving towards Pinhão, the driver Km 16 to Km 32 from Sabrosa wine region. can also enjoy the breathtaking view. to Pinhão The road from Sabrosa to Pinhão is Alternatively, you can take the A24 only 16 km long, but the drive takes to Régua and the N222 to Pinhão, 30 minutes. enjoying gorgeous riverside views.

Provesende We recommend stopping in the For a traditional lunch in a great Km 24 charming, historically restored village local restaurant: Papas Zaide of Provesende. preço médio 15€ pp Hiking: Starting at the church in Largo da Praça 1, Provesende Provesende, the trail of S. Cristóvão (+351) 962 845 395 is 5 km long, medium difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Altitude from 590 to 80 m (510 m slope) / 1935 ft to 260 ft. Return from Pinhão to Provesende by taxi (8-10€)

Pinhão Train Restored, working train station with For a traditional scenic Douro Km 32 Station beautiful, original hand-painted azulejos. experience, take a train to Pocinho.

Pinhão Dock Stroll through this riverside town, one Order a delicious bola de carne Km 32 Lunch of the main wine hubs in the Douro. the day before and it will be ready Take in the scenic views and enjoy a at 10 AM, along with a picnic basket picnic prepared by us. that we can prepare for you with items from our Honesty Shop. Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

Quinta de La If you are food enthusiasts on a Cozinha da Clara Km 43 Rosa Lunch gourmet holiday or if you simply want Quinta de La Rosa, Pinhão to pamper yourselves, we recommend (+351) 254 732 254 the restaurant with a chef at Quinta Menu: 50€ pp de la Rosa.

Douro Boat Tour We strongly recommend a rabelo If you arrive from Sabrosa, when Km 32 boat ride. The Douro waterway used you get to Pinhão you will drive over to transport the wine barrels on boats the first bridge, go through Pinhão from the quintas, which is why they town and park under the iron bridge. all face the river. We recommend a Walk along the dock until you get boat company that is not associated to the Hotel Vintage House garden with a winery, so there will be no entrance. pressure to buy wines. The boats have electric engines, so they are Magnífico Douro quieter and more eco-friendly. This Pinhão may well be your most unforgettable (+351) 913 129 857 Douro experience. www.magnificodouro.pt

Boat tours: 2 hours (10.45 AM; 3 PM): 20€ 1 hour (every hour on the hour from 10 AM to 6 PM): 10€ Water Sports Our adventurous guests and families Motor boat: with teenagers can hire a speedboat 1 hour/8 people: 180€ and enjoy water skiing and other Water ski: water sports, and even explore a 1 hour/8 people: 200€ deserted river beach. Kayak: 4 hours: 35€ pp Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

Quinta do We recommend a tour of the cellar Quinta do Bonfim Km 32 Bonfim and wine tasting at Quinta do Bonfim, Pinhão Wine Tasting number one on TripAdvisor. You can (+351) 254 730 370 (Symington) pair this with a picnic overlooking the www.symington.com Douro or in the vineyard. Cellar visit with wine tasting: 15€

Quinta Another great wine tasting, on the Quinta do Panascal Km 44 do Panascal banks of the Távora River. There is a Valença do Douro Wine Tasting small museum and a complimentary (+351) 254 732 321 (Fonseca, white port tasting. Porto Fonseca www.fonseca.pt Taylor’s) holds the world record for number Closes at 6 PM of times awarded 100 points from WineSpectator magazine.

N222 Drive Scenic road from Pinhão to Régua. The World’s Best Driving Road, Km 32 from Pinhão to according to the Avis Driving Ratio. Régua 27 km, 93 turns and dazzling views. Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

DOC, Touted as the best restaurant in the DOC Km 46.8 via Nouvelle Cuisine region, a window on the Douro by N222, Armamar Pinhão or km 35 on the Douro master chef Rui Paula. (+351) 254 858 123 via Régua. Menu: 90€, with wine 150€

Douro Museum Continuing on to Régua, the Douro Admission: 7.50€ pp Km 60 via and a Meal in Museum is worth a visit and the food Pinhão or km Régua there is very good. 24 via A24 to Régua

Castas e Pratos, A great restaurant at the train Castas e Pratos Km 60 via an Upscale station, in the converted railway Régua Railway Station Pinhão or km Restaurant in warehouse. (+351) 254 323 290 24 via A24 to Régua Preço médio 35€ pp Régua

A24 Drive Home If you are tired from the day’s Take Exit 14 to IP4 Km 60 via activities, the A24 will get you back to Stay on the IP4 and Pinhão or km Vila Real in 20 minutes. take Exit 26 (Vila Real/Norte) 24 via A24 to You will then be 1.5 km from Levada, Régua keep left. Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

São Leonardo If you haven’t seen enough wine São Leonardo de Galafura Km 78 via de Galafura country beauty and only the big N313-1 from Régua to S. Leonardo Pinhão or km 24 Outlook picture will do, we recommend the Panoramic view of S. Leonardo is via N313-1 from outlook of São Leonardo de Galafura 10 km from Galafura village. Vila Real (not Galafura village), where you can take in stunning views of the whole Douro Valley.

Private Douro Enjoy the panoramic views and wine Douro First Km 0 Tours tasting with a chauffeur and guide. Pick-up at Levada at 10 AM, wine tasting; lunch; rabelo boat tour; wine and olive oil tasting at a family estate. (+351) 259 107 553 www.douro-first.pt From 95 € pp

Casa de Mateus: Mateus is a prime example of A tour of the house and garden with Km 2.5 Visit the Manor Portuguese baroque architecture, wine tasting takes about two hours. House and a stunning manor house surrounded Open 9 AM-6 PM. Gardens with by beautiful gardens. House and Garden: Wine Tasting Adults: 12.50€/Children 7-12: 6.25€ Garden: Adults: 8.50€/Children 7-12: 4.25€ Distance Must Do Description Information from Levada

Visiting Another great way to see the Douro If you are travelling by public Km 25 the Douro is by train from Régua to Pinhão or transport, we have maps and by Train Pocinho. Timetables are on the Douro schedules in Reception. Valley map. If you decide to venture www.cp.pt as far as Pocinho, a great lunch or sightseeing option is a visit to the Out: Régua 9.10 AM – Pocinho 10.35 AM or medieval town of Torre de Moncorvo. Régua 11.10 AM – Pocinho 12.36 PM From Pocinho, you can take a taxi Return: Pocinho 5.21 PM – Régua 6.46 PM there and back. or Pocinho 7.07 PM – Régua 8.34 PM 14€ pp round trip

Historical Train Travel in style in carriages pulled From June 1 to October 16, every Km 25 Régua – Tua by a steam engine built in 1925 by Saturday and on August 15 Henschel & Son. Out: Régua 3.23 PM – Tua 4.34 PM Return: Tua 5.10 PM – Régua 6.32 PM Adults: 42.50€/Children 4-12: 19€ 120 l of water and 0,7 kg of CO2 were used to produce this booklet.

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