Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

The region spans across mountainous terrain between the Douro River valley and the Spanish border, featuring diverse landscapes of vineyards, plateaus, and deep valleys.

The province gained administrative recognition in 1936 as one of Portugal's historical regions, merging the wine-producing Douro area with the mountainous territories of Trás-os-Montes.

The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, established in Vila Real in 1986, maintains four specialized schools and conducts research in agricultural and technological fields.

The region contains thirty-one municipalities divided between the districts of Vila Real and Bragança, with Vila Real serving as the main administrative center.

The Douro Valley section of the province contains terraced vineyards that produce port wine, contributing to the area's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Location: Portugal

Capital city: Vila Real

GPS coordinates: 41.29547,-7.74626

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:47