Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal

Portugal

Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities, and golden sand beaches: Portugal experience can mean many things. History, great food and wine, idyllic scenery and blazing nightlife are just the beginning. You can gaze upon 20,000 year-old stone craving in the Vila Nova de Foz Coa, watch the sunset over mysterious megaliths outside Evora or lose yourself in the elaborate corridors of Unesco World Heritage sites in Tomar, Belem, Aclcobaca or Bathalha.

Douro Valley

The Douro valley was once only known for producing port and Mateus – the party staple of the 1970s. Today, this beautiful area along and around the river Douro, which flows from Porto, is one of the best destinations for a quick weekend break in Europe, with vast vineyards, pleasant people, a stunning landscape and chic hotels.

Location

Located on the banks of River Douro.

Country

Portugal

Region

Europe

By Air

Fly into Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport (Porto Airport) followed by a 1 hr 30 mins drive to the hotel. Lisbon is a leisurely 4 hrs driving distance.

Recommended stay

4 – 5 nights

Recommended add-ons

Lisbon, Algrave, Seville, Barcelona, Madrid

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Porto is from late April – September, when it is usually sunny and warm.

Douro Valley Wines

Visit some of the oldest wineries in the world producing vintages from the valley’s vine-filled terraces; join the fascinating wine certificate program, unique harvest activities and more.

Canyoning The Cabrum

If you like a little challenge you can descent the River Cabrum Falls. Be prepared to get wet and take the trail where few others go.

Six Senses Douro Valley presents a superbly renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley and the river below. The serene setting of Six Senses Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and is a UNESCO world heritage listed site. A spa, a selection of rooms, suites and villas, restaurants, wine library, swimming pools and organic garden are but a few of the many features offered.

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