Nestled in the northern part of Portugal, the Douro Valley is a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and exceptional wines. With terraced vineyards stretching across ...

A lesser-known town in inland Portugal has been highlighted as the perfect off-season destination, with stunning sights and pleasant weather without the crowds.

The Douro Valley is a place of extremes. Heat that shimmers off the schist, slopes so steep they’d give a mountain goat vertigo, a river that slices through the landscape like a well-aimed sabre.