Quinta do Vallado
Douro Valley, Portugal
- No.84 The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025
At Douro gem Quinta do Vallado, which dates back to 1716, you can choose between a pair of boutique hotels. Enjoy the classical splendour of the 18th century manor house at Quinta do Vallado in Régua, or check into eco hotel Casa do Rio in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, which boasts 10 rooms set in the lush vineyards and orange groves, overlooking the river and offerin spectacular views across the Douro. Seamlessly integrated into the landscape, the hotel seems to hover between the terraced vineyards as if held up by air. Take a dip in its infinity pool, get lathered up at the Turkish bath within the on-site spa, or indulge in a vinotherapy treatment featuring essential oils from the estate. Adventurous travellers can embark on challenging hikes, try stand‑up paddleboarding, or canoe down the Douro before dinner at Vallado's restaurant, which makes use of fruit and veg from its kitchen garden.
Key Information
- Opening times: Mon – Sun: 08:00 - 00:00
- Signature wine: Vallado Adelaide
- Wines produced: Still Red and Rosé, Fortified Red
- Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela
- Cellar door
- Restaurant
- Accomodation
- Spa
- Hidden gems: Boat trips, foot stomping the grapes during harvest, e-bike vineyard tours, canoeing, walking trails, picnics, jeep tours, swimming pool, Turkish bath and sauna, cookery classes
- Time from airport: 1 hour 30 mins from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)
- Visit Quinta do Vallado's website
Location
Vilarinhos dos Freires, Peso da Regua, Vila Real, Douro Valley, 5050-364
