About us
We are Sílvia Varela and António Henriques and we live in Ervedosa do Douro, a village on the southern bank of Douro River. We’ve created Douro Walks, a project based on hiking tours and experiences in Douro Valley.
Sílvia’s family works in the terraces of vineyards, olive and almond trees for generations. We and our team are committed with the Douro culture and landscape and we intend to share that with you.
Our programmes are private and customizable and are meant to provide an authentic look into the sights, traditions, food and wine of Douro Valley.
About us
Walks
The walking paths are a way of accessing the fields. Apart from that, they are a window to the cycles of nature, to the culture, the work and daily life in the Douro. Thoreau said: «The fastest traveler is the one that walks». We believe in that.
walking TOURS
Ervedosa do Douro Walk
A walk on the southern bank of Douro River. An off-the-beaten-path that will for sure spark your imagination and will give you a different perspective of Douro. A truly characteristic area of Douro where the presence of the locals is deeply noticed.
Info & Price
Length: 5 km / 3.1 mi
Route type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 3h
Meeting Point: Ervedosa do Douro
Price per person:
Min 2: 65 €
3 to 4: 45 €
5 to 6: 40 €
7+ contact us for prices
On-demand:
Picnic lunch (with wine):
30 € per person
Provesende Walk
In this walk, we will cross the villages of Provesende, famous in the past for its generous white wines, and São Cristóvão, with traditional terraces of vines. A breathtaking perspective of Douro from above.
Info & Price
Length: 7 km / 4.3 mi
Route type: Linear
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Duration: 3h
Meeting point: Pinhão Train Station
Included: Transfer to Provesende
Price per person:
Min 2: 80 €
3 to 4: 60 €
5 to 6: 55 €
7+ contact us for prices
On-demand:
Picnic lunch at a Wine Estate:
40 € per person
Pinhão Hiking Tour
This walk leads us to the hilltop of Casal de Loivos, a small village close to Pinhão, with a stunning and famous viewpoint. It’s a magnificent walk that perfectly shows the Douro Valley: villages, valleys, vineyards and olive trees.
Info & Price
Length: 7 km / 4.3 mi
Route type: Loop
Difficulty: Challenging
Elevation gain: 400m
Option: Transfer and easy level walk
Duration: 3h
Meeting point: Pinhão Train Station
Price per person:
Min 2: 75 €
3 to 4: 55 €
5 to 6: 50 €
7+ contact us for prices
On-demand:
Picnic lunch (with wine):
30 € per person
Walk & Private Boat Trip
We will walk from our village, Ervedosa do Douro, towards Douro River. Along the way, vineyards, almond and olive trees are constant landmarks. A private boat will be waiting for us by the river to take us on a journey to Pinhão, the village where our itinerary ends. A walk where the land meets the river.
Info & Price
Length: 8 km / 4.9 mi
Route type: Linear
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 5 h
Meeting point: Pinhão Train Station
Included: Transfer to Ervedosa do Douro
Price per person:
Min 2: 80 €
3 to 4: 60 €
5 to 6: 55 €
7+ contact us for prices
Boat trip:
Price under consideration
On-demand:
Traditional lunch at a Wine Estate:
50 € per person
MULTI-DAY TOURS IN DOURO VALLEY
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Douro Walks is certified by Portugal Tourism with the license number 126 / 2019
Rua da Praça, nº 65, 5130-072 Ervedosa do Douro
