Douro Subregion, Wine region with terraced vineyards in northern Portugal
The Douro Subregion spans across steep river valleys with numerous vineyards carved into mountains alongside the Douro River between Vila Real and Porto.
The region gained recognition in 1756 when Portugal established it as the first controlled wine appellation in the world to protect Port wine production.
Grape harvesting occurs each autumn with local workers manually collecting grapes while traditional songs fill the mountainous wine estates.
Visitors can reach Vila Real and other Douro towns by regular bus services from Porto Airport, with journey times averaging two hours.
The network of terraced vineyards extends over 24,600 hectares, with stone walls supporting grape cultivation on slopes reaching 70-degree angles.
Capital city: Vila Real
Shares border with: Terras de Trás-os-Montes, Alto Tâmega Subregion, Tâmega e Sousa subregion, Ave, Beiras e Serra da Estrela, Viseu Dão Lafões Subregion
GPS coordinates: 41.29972,-7.74889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:40
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