Casa do Rio

Top choice in The Douro


Set between the vineyards and the river, the all-wood Casa do Rio at Quinta do Orgal has a mix of rooms and suites offering stunning river views. Guests are welcomed with a full spectrum of amenities, from tours and tastings at the on-site winery to free use of bikes and fishing gear. There's a two-night minimum stay on weekends.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Douro attractions

1. Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa

1.72 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…

2. Old Town

3.01 MILES

The sleepy old quarter makes for a pleasant stroll in the early evening. Highlights include the Praça do Município, with its impressive granite pelourinho…

3. Museu da Casa Grande

7.32 MILES

Archaeological finds from the Stone Age to the 18th century have been uncovered in the region around Freixo de Numão, 12km west of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. A…

4. Miradouro Sapinha

9.12 MILES

This roadside pullout on the N221 highway 3km north of Escalhão is one of the park's most accessible viewpoints, with sweeping views of vineyard- and…

5. Castelo de Marialva

13.48 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…

6. Marialva

13.49 MILES

Overlooking the rugged valley of the Rio Côa, hilltop Marialva is dominated by its forbidding 12th-century castle. Below the fort's robust walls, the…

7. Miradouro Penedo Durão

13.8 MILES

Westernmost of the Rio Douro viewpoints, Penedo Durão commands views down towards the Presa de Saucelle dam. It's about 56km south of Mogadouro and 51km…

8. São Salvador do Mundo

15.93 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…