Quinta Nova

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Set on a ridge, surrounded by 120 hectares of ancient vineyards, overlooking the Douro river with mountains layered in the distance, Quinta Nova is simply stunning. Besides 11 plush rooms in a beautifully restored 18th-century manor, it offers romantic grounds, a pool looking out over vines rolling into the distance, a restaurant, and wine tours and tastings.

Also on-site are some of the region's top walking trails – the longest of which is three hours – and a museum with a collection of vintage winemaking gear.

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  • Vila Real, Portugal - 13 August 2019: Reflection of villa in front of entrance of Mateus Palace in Vila Real, Portugal; Shutterstock ID 1541661125; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Casa de Mateus

    11.06 MILES

    Famously depicted on bottles of Mateus rosé, the 18th-century Casa de Mateus is one of Portugal’s great baroque masterpieces – probably the work of…

  • Fisgas de Ermelo

    Fisgas de Ermelo

    20.42 MILES

    Just north of the town of Ermelo, on the N304 between Vila Real and Mondim de Basto, is a turn-off to the dramatic Fisgas de Ermelo waterfalls. From this…

  • São Salvador do Mundo

    São Salvador do Mundo

    11.98 MILES

    A series of small chapels dotting the hillside, São Salvador do Mundo makes for a stunning diversion between Pinhão and Foz Côa. Follow the signs to these…

  • Miradouro São Leonardo de Galafura

    Miradouro São Leonardo de Galafura

    4.04 MILES

    For jaw-dropping views of the Douro Valley, head for this magnificent viewpoint between Régua and Pinhão. The N313-2 relentlessly switchbacks its way into…

  • A group visit one of the Paleolithic rock art in the Archeological Park in the Coa Valley, or Parque Arqueologico Vale do Coa, near Vila Nova de Foz Coa. The largest site of such art work found to date the site has been heritage listed.

    Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa

    25.9 MILES

    Most visitors to Vila Nova de Foz Côa come for one reason: to see its world-famous gallery of rock art. Although the park is currently an active research…

  • Old Town

    Old Town

    29.49 MILES

    Trancoso's walled centre is a charming maze of picturesque squares, attractive churches and narrow cobbled lanes. Several medieval gates puncture the…

  • Castelo de Marialva

    Castelo de Marialva

    25.65 MILES

    From its striking hilltop position, Marialva's castle is visible from miles around. The 12th-century castelo is far from intact but it's still an…

  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

    Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

    12.51 MILES

    One of the country’s most important pilgrimage sites, this twin-towered, 18th-century church has a trim blue-and-white stucco interior with a sky-blue…

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