Top Things to do in Vila Real District
What to do and see in Vila Real District, Northern Portugal: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Vila Real District, Portugal including Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura, The Douro Valley, Ponte Romana de Trajano, Parque Natural de Alvao, Capela Nova ( Igreja de Sao Paulo ), Quinta do Bomfim, Santuario De Panoias, Quinta do Infantado, Casa de Mateus, Museu do Douro.
Restaurants in Vila Real District
1. Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By dexxyAberystwyth
Not easy to reach but well worth the effort. Continue down the road from Galafura to Covelhinas and on to Regua for a real treat.
2. The Douro Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By judythr
We stayed at the Quinta Monte Bravo, a bit off the beaten track but lovely and Teresa's dinners were far better than at any restaurant we visited in Portugal except maybe one. The sheer beauty of the terraced vineyards and olive groves plus the beautiful and historic river Douro are just amazing! And, yes, this is a UNESCO World Heritage site, which speaks for itself!
3. Ponte Romana de Trajano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By JaniceC471 - Bedford, United Kingdom
Lovely authentic Portuguese town, with plenty of sights to admire while you wander around the town. The Roman Bridge connects both sides of the town and as it is for pedestrians you can stroll slowly and admire the views of the town and the river.
4. Parque Natural de Alvao
5. Capela Nova ( Igreja de Sao Paulo )
6. Quinta do Bomfim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 632 reviews
RESERVATION REQUIRED. One of the Douro's most renowned estates, Quinta do Bomfim is now open to the public for tours (in several languages), tastings and vineyard walks.
Reviewed By moonflower59 - Gosford, Australia
Wonderful way to start the day with a port tasting of some of the world’s most famous brands..Dow, Graham’s etc in a beautiful winery. We opted for the picnic lunch (booked in advance) and chose to have it amongst the vines. What a special Douro experience. Wines were great, winery tour excellent and the picnic basket had everything you would need for a picnic including a bottle of white wine.
7. Santuario De Panoias
8. Quinta do Infantado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Established in 1816, Quinta do Infantado has 46 ha of vines, 100% class A (like a Grand Cru). Certified organic viticulture in 12 ha, sustainable in the remaining 34 ha. The wines, Douro (showing a sunny terroir and freshness) and Porto (drier than usual thanks to a longer fermentation), are exclusively estate grown. Quinta do Infantado in 3 words: balance, terroir and elegance.
Reviewed By azuki
We visited this vineyard as part of the tour at Barefoot George (which I highly recommend). I really enjoy visit the smaller producers, where I get to talk to the owner/winemaker, rather than listening to a canned speech by a company employee. The name, Infantado, refers to Infante D. Pedro. The vineyard was established for the prince who became King D. Pedro IV of Portugal and D. Pedro I of Brazil. Today, the vineyard has been in the hands of the Roseira family for over a century, with its sixth generation in wine production. We entered the dark, cool cellars, where they have some gigantic wine barrels. Everything looks really ancient. I was startled by some noise. The owner said, oh, don't worry, the bats are harmless, they eat bugs. While reassured that there is no bloodsucking fiend, I wondered how this conversation would go with a U.S, food safety inspector. The vineyard is situated in the valley, and while it does not provide gorgeous vista, the view from the tasting room is quite nice. We got to enjoy some wonderful port wine after the tour, as we chat with the owner on everything from Vivino to the future of port wine. It was a most wonderful visit, and needless to say, we bought a few bottles so we can relive the memories at home.
9. Casa de Mateus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 979 reviews
Reviewed By Carspre - Wilmington, United States
This visit was via a Viking River cruise excursion and was an already familiar place due to the picture on the famous Mateus rosé wine bottle. We all immediately recognized the home as soon as we rounded the last curve of the entrance drive. The grounds were fun to explore before we entered the home. A local guide gave excellent information about the home, the earliest ancestors of the family as well as the current family. Truly, the past and present owners are remarkable people who have served Portugal in other capacities than just estate owners. Although Mateus wine is definitely not my favorite at this point in my life, I was happy to order it for dinner on board the Viking ship that night. One glass was enough to toast the history of my youth as well as the owners of this gracious and iconic home. It was such a pleasure to visit this beautiful quinta.
10. Museu do Douro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By krogb23 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Great place to go and find out something about the region and the wine. The entrance fee is 6€ per person and at the end you get a glass of wine.
