Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro is a former region in northern Portugal that spans mountainous terrain between the Douro River valley and the Spanish border. The area includes diverse landscapes with vineyards, high plateaus, and deep valleys, divided across thirty-one municipalities in the districts of Vila Real and Bragança.

The region gained administrative recognition in 1936 as one of Portugal's historical areas, formed by merging the wine-producing Douro area with the mountainous territories of Trás-os-Montes. This unified an area with different economic traditions under a single administrative structure.

The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, founded in Vila Real in 1986, shapes academic life in the region with research in agriculture and technology. It represents the region's connection between modern learning and local traditions.

The area is divided between two district administrations, with Vila Real serving as the main administrative hub. From there, visitors can explore the region's varied landscapes and villages.

The Douro Valley in the southwestern part of the region is recognized worldwide for its terraced vineyards and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This landscape displays centuries-old wine cultivation techniques on steep slopes.

Location: Portugal

Capital city: Vila Real

Operator: ICNF

Opening Hours: 24/7

Website: https://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/Natura2000/SDF.aspx?site=PTCON0004

GPS coordinates: 41.29547,-7.74626

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:41