Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

Jorge Barefoot is an exclusive guide in Douro Valley. Living inside the valley Jorge Barefoot is able to provide you the best experience. At Jorge Barefoot we don't believe in day tours coming from Porto to Douro. You will miss everything. Stay among us. Support the local economy.

Private tours with local guides including visits to wine estates with wine and olive oil tasting, local gastronomy, viewpoints and boat trips. Avaialable in Porto and Douro Valley region. Luxury and Classic cars. Transfers, private driver. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal: RNAAT 778/2017

We started our project in 2012, when we decided to change our lives and move out from the city to small village in the Basto region. We are passionate by nature, travels and outdoor activities. We feel that the world of outdoor activities is not just the domain of cold and suffering but that with quality equipment and service, is a pleasurable active way to enjoy the beautiful landscape we are blessed with living in the midst of. We do not see disabilities as a barrier to outdoor activities and pride ourselves on our ability to enable people to achieve what they want to. We aim for high quality and try to deliver this throughout. We have chosen equipment that makes for the most pleasurable ride. Vertical Dream has the licence number 2012/82 of the National Register of Tourism Recreation agents.

Welcome Aboard! Anima Durius is a registered boat tour company, created to provide you unique and memorable experiences aboard one of our boats. Based in Pinhão, our fleet counts with a beautiful sailboat, a gentleman's yacht and a small wooden James Bond style motor boat. Discover with us the most beautiful places and the best gastronomy of the region. Embark on an indelible passion of freshwater that will exceed your expectations.

Quinta Seara d'Ordens is a family estate of 3 brothers: António, José and Fernando Moreira. We produce wines since 1992 but the vineyard already exist in the same family since 1792.

Ideias Essencial Tours e Eventos is a company that organizes tourist and sport events with tours through Alto Tamega (Chaves, Boticas, Montalegre, Ribeira de Pena, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Valpacos). We have scenic, cultural, adventure, religious, gastronomic tours and unique tours in which we take tourists to experience unique situations in our region. Our tours can be from two people to large groups. We have the ability to arrange means of traveling for groups in our 9-seater vans and buses, as well as making reservations at restaurants, hotels and other services in the region, with special prices for groups, and associations. We also do several sightseeing tours (excursions) for the whole country and abroad. Services: Tourist accompaniment with specialized guides; Tours; Customized tourist programs appropriate to the customer; Guided visits to museums, monuments and other places of heritage interest; Walkings; Activities and teambuilding; Event organization; Transfers.

Pena Aventura is a Park dedicated to recreational activities and adventure sports in the nature where the adventure never ends. Pena Aventura Park is considered to be an excellent destination, located in the Region of Oporto and North of Portugal.

Since 1988, a new botanical garden with thematic collections and ornamented spaces was founded in Portugal. The Botanical Garden of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (JBUTAD) is one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe (130 Ha), and about 1000 plant species from the four corners of the world can be here observed.At the same time, this botanical garden is specialized in the propagation and conservation of plant of western Iberian Peninsula. This conservation effort will be gathered not only throughout their thematic collections, but also in spaces intended for integration and ornaments of the campus buildings. In fact, the current demands of society are clearly reflected in this innovative garden, with one of the most advanced and innovate systems of information for their visitors.The Botanical Garden of UTAD intended as an example of how any space is good for a sustainable garden. The integration with a constant movement of people and vehicles, in the urban environment of the city of Vila Real, is considered as an example of this purpose. People and plants live here a fraternal relationship, which shows us how the impossible can be reached. Visit this Botanical Garden and the Geology Museum of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, and you will discover the natural history and the soul of one country.

All visits and Wine Tourism options are always subject to reservation and confirmation from our Wine Tourism Department. For booking or for more information, please consult our website and contact our Wine Tourism Department. Situated on the right bank of the Douro River between Regua and Pinhao, Quinta do Crasto is a 135-hectare estate with 74 hectares of vineyards. The property enjoys a privileged location within the Douro Demarcated Region and dates far back in time (the name Crasto comes from the Latin word “castrum” referring to a “Roman fort”. At Quinta do Crasto, we offer a vast range of enotourism activities specially tailored for each guest. Programmes include guided tours with wine tastings as well as the possibility of either lunches or dinners, all of which can be combined with boat trips on the Douro River. All tours end with a visit to our Wineshop where Quinta do Crasto's products can be purchased.