The Douro region lies in a mountain valley with the winding Douro River at its bottom.

The vineyards along the slopes spread over several kilometers, where wine has been produced for more than 2000 years and is the oldest demarcated region in the world, since 1756.

The most touristy part of the car route is the 30 kilometers that connect the cities of Pinhão and Peso da Régua, where you should always prefer the secondary roads that connect the Wineries, or Quintas.

This route can be extended to the city of Porto, 130 km away, with several other places to be visited, such as the fortified Gothic bridge in the municipality of Ucanha, from the 15th century, and the city of Lamego with its historic buildings and baroque staircase of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and its 686 steps.

Alternatively, for those who avoid driving, there are excursion boats that return this section on the same day.