The Douro Valley is a beautiful area located along and around the Douro River in northern Portugal. As the world’s first officially designated wine regions, Douro Valley combines picturesque landscapes, steep terraced vineyards, and traditional whitewashed quintas or wine estates. Because it is the oldest established wine region in the world, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site; its rolling vineyards, friendly people, spectacular landscape, and chic hotel options make the Douro Valley the perfect destination for wine lovers!