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Torel Quinta da Vacaria Boutique Hotel – Stay, Sip and Savor in Douro Valley

Ann Abel — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:57:13 +0000

In a region that’s as steeped in tradition and heritage as the Douro Valley, it’s a breath of fresh air to find a spritely, design-forward hotel like Torel Quinta da Vacaria. Although the estate has been producing port wine since 1616, its boutique hotel, feels very much like the 2020s. Opened in 2024, Torel Quint da Vacaria is a departure for the Torel Boutiques group of hotels. The mini-brand made its name with art-filled palace hotels in Porto and Lisbon, […]

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Howard’s Folly, Estremoz – Fine Food, Fine Wine and Fine Art

Greg Boegner — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:40:43 +0000

Howard’s Folly restaurant in Estremoz, in Portugal’s Alentejo region, is one of those restaurants offering a multi-sensorial experience. It is truly a destination dining spot combining cosmopolitan ambiance, with an impressive collection of international art, a portfolio of wines produced on site, and a creative menu of contemporary cuisine. Dive into Howard’s Folly for fine food, fascinating art and fun times. Howards’ Folly winery and restaurant is a project of British businessman, art collector and former Hong Kong resident Howard […]

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Quinta de São Bernardo Winery and Farmhouse in the Douro Valley

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:54:51 +0000

An hour east of Porto, in the heart of the Douro Valley, is a charming, cool, modern yet rural, boutique hotel: Quinta de São Bernardo. Positioned directly on the river, this delightful seven-room farmhouse and winery is ideal for short or long-term getaways. Built in 1912, the farmhouse and surrounding vineyards have remained in the same family over the decades. In 2017, the property was renovated by grandson Diogo and wife Marcela. They kept close attention to creating comfortable and […]

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Quinta da Pacheca Wine Barrel Rooms, Douro Valley

Ann Abel — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:33:19 +0000

There are many excellent wineries in the Douro Valley with enotourism components and lovely little hotels attached. There is only one with some of its hotel rooms in ten enormous wine barrels. That’s Quinta da Pacheca, in Lamego. The ten wine barrel rooms are the project of architect Henrique Pinto. Located high on the property, they have great views over the vineyards, especially from their furnished terraces. Inside, they have all the creature comforts of luxury hotel rooms, such as […]

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Quinta do Quetzal Restaurant & Winery

Ann Abel — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:02:08 +0000

There are many beautiful wineries in the Alentejo that produce lovely wines. And many of those have very good restaurants. But with its restaurant and its impressive collection of contemporary art, Quinta do Quetzal is in a category of one. The centerpiece is the Quetzal Art Center, a 450-square-meter exhibition space. The couple’s daughter, Aveline de Bruin, serves as the curator and director. She has assembled a collection of works by established and emerging international artists. It would be impressive […]

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Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta, Douro

Ann Abel — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:25:07 +0000

The marketers decided to call Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta a “place where time stops…where you can hear the silence and see the stars.” That’s really not a bad description. The quietly beautiful property in the Douro Valley is a deeply peaceful retreat. And they play up the Quinta in the name, to emphasize that for all the luxury trappings, it’s still a historic farm focused on producing excellent wines and maintaining countryside traditions. Opened in 2020, Ventozelo has 29 rooms […]

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Porto Douro River Cruise and Wine Tasting

P. Simão — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:00:58 +0000

Porto is a magical city rich in Portuguese heritage. Yet, if you have the time, you should plan some days in the beautiful Douro region and experience a Douro River Cruise and Wine Tasting. The Douro is the river flowing through Porto. Follow it east to discover picturesque natural beauty, with an emphasis on the grapevine-covered hills of centuries old vineyards. It is in this region where some of Portugal’s most respected wines are produced. Let Portugal Confidential Travel design […]

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A Day at Herdade dos Grous Winery

P. Simão — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 13:09:28 +0000

Wine Tours Alentejo Portugal – The dry Alentejo, the region between Lisbon and the Algarve, is the ideal environment to grow old grape varieties such as Trincadeira or Arangonez. The Herdade dos Grous winery excels in cultivation of these varieties, producing extraordinary, full-bodied wines, with earthy flavors and spicy fragrant accents. Arrive at Herdade dos Grous in time to visit the vineyards in the late morning. Enjoy authentic Alentejano cuisine on a terrace overlooking the lake and rolling hills. Take […]

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