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Spring and fall are mild, with daytime temperatures in the 60- to 75-degree range. June has pleasant weather and is less crowded than July or August. The harvest season starts in September.
Great Value A 17th-century estate near Pinhão with six antiques-filled guest rooms.
Great Value Near Douro National Park, a small inn that offers 12 comfortable rooms.
Just south of the Douro Valley, Carmen and Paulo Romão have converted six stone structures into guesthouses with modern suites.
At this 19-room estate the rate is steep, but it includes lavish meals, wine tastings, and boat trips along the Douro.
During summer, meals are served on a riverside deck. An extensive wine list accompanies chef Rui Paula’s modern Portuguese menu.
A popular restaurant that specializes in regional cuisine and wines from boutique vineyards.
Regional dishes are served on the patio, which has views of the Aquapura hotel’s vineyards.
Tours include tastings and a visit to the wine cellar. The Pimental family plans to open a 14-room inn on the property later this year.
Vineyard tours and tastings are by appointment only at this boutique producer in the Rio Torta Valley.
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