In the Douro Valley near Pinhao, Portugal. The Douro Valley is one of the world’s best known wine regions. (In fact, it’s the oldest demarcated wine region—declared way back in 1756, when it ...

Portugal is one of our favourite destinations for a European getaway. A holiday in Portugal can mean anything from a chic city break to a beach holiday in the Algarve, where turquoise blue waters ...

PINHAO, Portugal - Ribbons of bright green grape leaves alternated with golden stone walls as far as I could see along the steep banks of Portugal's Douro River. Cantilevered steps led up hand ...

Our van headed up a steep hill in Pinhao, Portugal, granting us views on all sides of endless vineyards and the broad Douro River. It hadn't sunk in yet that we would find a luxury hotel at the ...

Riding on a train is arguably the best, the easiest and the most beautiful way to travel. You get to see everything, it’s relaxing and the views are incredible. So what’s a better way to explore the ...

Pinhao, spectacularly haltered by terraced vineyards, produces most of the world's finest ports. The locals claim the best port grapes are grown in groves where you 'hear the river flowing'.