# Day 5 - 1872 RIVER HOUSE, PORTO It was late in the morning and I arrived at Porto-Campanhã ...
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Douro is one of the most beautiful Portuguese regions. Its natural beauty, made up of vineyards...
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"This manor house is not a mere rental accommodation or a family run guest house, it is not mere...
“A reinterpretation of the Algarve lifestyle, with the perfect integration of its emblematic e...
"Life is good, but wine is better" - Fernando Pessoa
“A true haven in the rural heart of the Eastern Algarve.”
A country house in the Alentejo, with centennial gardens and cedar woods
"A lovely destination at Ribeira do Porto, with the Douro River as its background"
"A charming Alentejo estate full of warm, colourful tones and distinctive decorative details, with...
Between the quiet of the mountains
In the middle of the most authentic Alentejo
A perfect nature getaway Farmouse
"A legendary farm in the heart of Douro region combining the most distinguished nectars with the...
"The lovely Herdade do Touril, in the Alentejo Coast invites you to enjoy your stay among nature...
"An authentic and genuine experience in a historical house and in a schist village"
Herdade dos Castelejos is located in the picturesque village of Monte Guerreiro, in a unique...
"In a quiet 10 minute walk, between a creek and stone pine trees, we reach the beautiful Praia...
“A charming hotel on the margins of Douro river”
"Where the silence makes time stand still"
"An enchanting location with the Douro River as its background"
Dazzle with beautiful beaches and the views to the Atlantic
"A charming rustic refuge just a few steps from Évora"
"A timeless place on Costa Vicentina that invites you to a memorable experience through its nooks...
"An authentic retreat that rests in a magical place like Comporta. An immersive cultural experience...
Between the countryside and the ocean
The charm of the Alentejo, between Monsaraz and Alqueva
The balance between rustic and modern in a 19th-century house
A "village" between the countryside and the sea
A house where you feel at home
Wrap your senses in the vineyard and wine
In the centre of Porto, with the wonderful river Douro as background
On a Country side flair with enchanted tales…
"A romantic boutique hotel with a timeless and classical refinement"
"In the heart of Central Alentejo, a Country-Chic refuge where you can hear the silence"
"Herdade da Corte, an appeal to laziness…"
"With a mill in the background, an inspiring corner in the heart of Serra da Malcata"
"A true “Quinta Alentejana“ in a real family environment"
"In the heart of Lagos, between its walls, there is a place filled with tradition and modernity."
Between the vineyards and the beautiful river Douro!
Sleep in the historic village of Marialva, between Douro and Serra da Gardunha
Between the forest and the Ocean, a place to feel calmness
“A romantic boutique hotel with a timeless and classical refinement”.
"A charming destination in the heart of Serra da Estrela and a gateway to explore the most...
"An old-school village with a very relaxing flair"
"This touristic village in the heart of Odeceixe, offers the best of the Algarve with a taste of...
Quinta das Lavandas is a small farm hotel based on sustainable principles and with a soft scent of...
"Quinta do Marvão is a little retreat in the heart of Serra de São Mamede, where nature and t...
"Sleep in a place that once was a 1936 grocery store and have an experience marked by the sea and...
The Algarve of the olds days in a contemporary setting
The sea as a backdrop and the forest as a surrounding environment
The tranquillity on the hillside of Serra da Lousã
Feel at home overlooking the Ribatejo countryside on a secular farm!
"In Minho, where you truly rest"
A paradise in the heart of Alentejo
Stay in a former convent that today is a boutique hotel!
A hidden gem house within the castle walls
Country life in the Algarve
"The most beautiful roads in Portugal - by the wine region of Douro."
“What we all need in life is love, love, love…love is all we need!”
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” – Ruth Reichl
"Come witness what has always been our country’s faith: the Sea!"
"The best way to know a country is by learning about its gastronomy. You will love Portugal at...
“What we all need in life is love, love, love…love is all we need!”
Enjoy the very best of Portugal on a sustainable approach
Stairways and suspended bridges, in a lush green scenario
"Let your journey be driven, wave after wave."
"Family moments today, will be precious memories tomorrow".
Feel good running in the Douro region
Run in Porto and get the best of the city
Catch some waves and connect yourself to the sea
"Douro’s beauty is the result of the perfect harmony between the natural surroundings and men i...
"Portugal’s Most Scenic Routes - Driving along southwest Portugal’s coast."
Pedal next to the river Tâmega and be dazzled by the diversity of the landscape along the way
Walk through heritage and nature together with a cooking workshop in Alentejo
Walk along the old historic Douro railway line that crossed between Porto and Paris.
Share the passion for food & wine in Algarve
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