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Douro Valley and Tras-os-Montes - Northern Portugal
The terraced hillside centuries-old vineyards make this the kingdom of the wine. Tras-os-Montes, literally "across the mountains", is a remote wilderness of rugged moorland and charming stone villages.
 
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The Douro river was, for centuries, an important element for the creation and development of the populations located on its banks. The dams and their gates have allowed tourists to visit the several villages and towns of the Douro which are proud to show their valuable heritage.

The journey through Port wine country is one of the most pleasant travel experiences in Southern Europe, passing by many of the famous vineyards along the way, towards Spain. Portugal's northeasternmost region, Tras-os-Montes, is a lightly populated region with its terraced orchards and vineyards creates an oasis in the otherwise severe landscape.

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(Information provided by Portuguese tourism board)


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