Peso da Régua

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Planted by the Douro River, Régua always knew take advantage of its location and its climate, betting on the Douro wine production. In 1757, the creation of the "Companhia Geral da Agricultura e Comércio dos Vinhos do Alto Douro" gave rise to its expansion, having been built large warehouses wineries along the River, being followed by the houses. In 1837 it was elevated to a village, and was attached to the municipality of Godim and, in 1985, was elevated to a town. Nowadays, the farm winery of Peso da Régua, along with rural tourism that derives from this culture, are the main development engines of the region. The region offers visitors typical dishes, as the oven rice with roast lamb, the "leite-creme", the "falachas" (typical sweet made from chestnuts), the "doces rabelos" (with the format of these typical boat of the Douro River) and the "Ferreirinhas" (consisting of raisins, pine nuts, almonds, chila and port). Don't forget to taste the famous "rebuçados da Régua"! Handicraft tells the story of the municipality and its connection to the wine and vineyard: since the bottles labeled in tin, to "cestos vindimos" and replicas of Rabelo boats. Fond memories to carry this beautiful region!

What to do in Peso da Régua

Comboio Histórico da Linha do Douro

Peso da Régua

The Douro Line, with a total of about 200 kilometers, goes through, in part of the section, very close to the river, offering a wonderful view over the river and the vineyard slopes. There is also, on Saturdays from June to October, a steam locomotive dating from 1925 that runs the section between Régua and Tua stations, on a time …

Miradouro de São Leonardo da Galafura

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Between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, get out at Covalinhas to reach the São Leonardo peak and its chapel. This space was an inspiration to the poet Miguel Torga, with its views of the Douro valley. The river, way down below, slowly flows to the mouth. The rugged hillsides and the peaks. The nearest green vineyards disguise the dominant grey.

Museu do Douro/ Museu do Imaginário Duriense

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The Douro Museum was created in 1997 in order to provide a show of this demarcated region and economic region and in wine. Installed in a former Manor House, gathers other museological centers scattered around the country, in order to increase exposure to the region. In addition to several exhibitions that houses, also promotes other cultural activities, being the only …

Passeio no Cais da Régua

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It's worth a stroll around this place of rare beauty, especially with the light of dusk. You can stroll by the river pier and get to enjoy the surrounding landscape of the hills across the River, and even the game …

Estação Ferroviária de Peso da Régua

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19TH century train station which includes passenger building. Has several support buildings: health, longitudinal plant warehouse, in turn, completely built in wood.

Barragem de Bagaúste

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A dam on the Douro river with imposing landscapes of vineyards with an amphitheatre shape. The most common fish species are the barbel, the nase, the carp and the chub. There is a river beach, a pier and access ramps. …

Igreja de São Vicente / Igreja Matriz de Galafura, Campanário e Cruzeiro

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This church is composed by one only nave and lower and narrower rectangular main chapel with pilasters on the façade corners, in which the lateral are scoured with cornices and have two windows. On the inside it is still visible …

Azulejos da Linha do Douro

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Old tiles depicting the grape harvest and the gentes of the Douro. Are also a tribute to the Marquis of Pombal, responsible for having delimited the demarcated Douro Region, in 1756, currently the oldest in the world. Peso da Régua …

Estádio Municipal Artur Vasques

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The Estádio Arthur Valentine is one of the leading sports infrastructures of Peso da Régua. Is endowed with a bench covered with a capacity of 900 seats, changing rooms, medical station, press box and a lawn with official dimensions.

Jardim da Alameda dos Capitães

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Long Grove where you can walk along the river.

Miradouro de Santo António

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Views of Peso da Régua and neighbouring counties.

Estação Rupestre da Fonte do Milho

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Roman fortified village, with two imposing lines of walls in shale, identifying an access door on the inner wall. Note-If the mosaics representing fish in a bathtub with about a meter of depth, which archaeological excavations uncovered.

Estância Termal das Caldas do Moledo

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Is in the Douro Valley to meet the Termas de Caldas of Moledo. The medicinal waters are particularly suitable for treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, skin, rheumatic and Musculoskeletal.

Solar do Vinho do Porto

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The building of the Manor can see thematic exhibitions about port wine, while, in space where there was the old cooperage, now runs an auditorium. Organize technical evidence of port wine and Douro wine, as well as ports of honor, …

Solar da Família Vaz Osório / Casa dos Vazes / Casa Vaz

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Baroque building dating from the 18th century. Composed of two floors, presents, in the piano nobile, Bay Windows with iron railings based on carved stone medallions. The main façade boasts a stone weapons. Inside are the roofs of mixer in …

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Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

National Road 222: The most romantic road in Portugal

With the Alto Douro Wine Region as company, embark on this romantic road trip on the EN222, considered one of the most …

Road trip in Alto Douro Wine Region: 10 vineyards and harvests to discover

Up to mid-October, there are special programmes for oenophiles, which include visits to traditional wine presses, tasti…

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Where to eat in Peso da Régua

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Where to sleep in Peso da Régua

Quinta do Vallado
Quinta do Vallado

The historic Quinta do Vallado inaugurated in 2012, a new building and with it, the new Wine Country Hotel. New rooms nicely decorated rooms with stunning view…

Quinta dos Murças
Quinta dos Murças

Esta unidade de enoturismo insere-se numa quinta histórica do Douro, sob a chancela do Grupo Esporão. A casa fica de frente para a estação de comboios da Covel…

Casa da Horta
Casa da Horta

O desejo de Edgar Gouveia, de abrir uma casa estilo chalé para alugar nas margens do Douro, concretizou-se nesta unidade, com três quartos, que é alugada por i…

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Near Peso da Régua

Murça

Murça

Murça lies in the transition of the Transmontana and Duriense regions and has an inviting landscape of vineyards and olive groves in the south and of…

Sabrosa

Sabrosa

Sabrosa is a municipality that borders the River Douro, inserting in demarcated region of port wine. No wonder, then, that the landscapes are mostly …

Valpaços

Valpaços

Inserted on the border between the Earth and the Earth Cold Hot Transmontana, the toponym of Valpaços appears mentioned in documents of the 12th cent…

Vila Pouca de Aguiar

Vila Pouca de Aguiar

The municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, located in a strategic point and road between the mountains and Alvão Padrela, is part of the Alto Tâmega s…