3. The perfect road trip for wine enthusiasts
If you're planning a trip to Portugal, don’t stop at just Madeira wine and Port — the country’s reds and whites are just as worth exploring. From the rich, full-bodied reds of the Douro Valley to the crisp, refreshing whites of Vinho Verde, Portugal’s wine scene is as diverse as its landscapes.
- Start in northern Porto. The city that grew on the back of Port wine.
- Drive down the spectacular Douro Valley. Leaving time for wine estates.
- Drop in on Peso da Régua to visit various wine quintas.
- Then go north to tour Palácio de Mateus. The Baroque mansion on Mateus Rosé wine labels.
- Stop over and try lightly sparkling vinho verde. It's a warm summer evening staple.
- For lesser known wines explore Alentejo.
- The Alentejo Wine Route begins in historic Évora. Also home to an impressive Roman temple.
- From Évora, it's an easy drive back to Lisbon.
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