About us
We are Sílvia and António and we live in the village of Ervedosa do Douro. We are tourist guides who also work on the terraces of Douro in the harvest of grapes, olives and almonds.
We are committed to the Douro landscape and to the culture of Douro Valley. We intend to share that with you in our walks.
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, the work and the days in the Douro. Thoreau says: «The fastest traveller is the one that walks.» And we believe in that.
Walking and hiking tours
Our walks and hikes mirror our experience in the Douro region. We will walk on the meandering paths and roads that circle around the village of Ervedosa. And our suggestions can be adapted to meet our visitors´ needs.
Casal de Loivos
This walk begins at the hilltop of Casal de Loivos, a small village close to Pinhão. It’s a short walk but it shows perfectly the magnificent Douro valley: villages, valleys, vineyards and olive trees.
Hike info
Itinerary: Casal de Loivos – Pinhão
Difficulty: Easy
Walking distance:3 km
Includes
Local and knowledgeable guide
Port wine tasting and traditional biscuits
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Personal and Liability Insurances
By request:
Picnic with a range of homemade local products – 15 euros p/p
Wine tasting experience at local estates – price under consideration
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing; bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat; use hiking poles.
In high temperature days, we suggest doing the short walks and we recommend starting them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Price per person
Price per person: 40 €
Provesende
This walk is centred in the small village of Provesende, famous for its generous white wines, and allows us to contemplate the valley of Pinhão. A breathtaking perspective of Douro from above.
Hike info
Itinerary: Provesende – Pinhão
Difficulty: easy
Walking distance: 6 km
Includes
Local and knowledgeable guide
Port wine tasting and traditional biscuits
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Personal and Liability Insurances
By request:
Picnic with a range of homemade local products – 15 euros p/p
Wine tasting experience at local estates – price under consideration
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing; bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat; use hiking poles.
In high temperature days, we suggest doing the short walks and we recommend starting them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Price per person
Price per person: 45 €
Douro River
We will walk towards Douro river and eat our picnic close to the water. Along the way, vineyards and olive trees are constant landmarks. A Rabelo boat will be waiting for us by the river to take us on a private journey to Pinhão, the village where our itinerary ends. A walk where the land meets the river.
Hike info
Itinerary: Ervedosa do Douro – Pinhão
Difficulty: easy to moderate (downhill)
Walking distance: 9,2 km
Hiking duration: 4 hours (with private boat trip)
Includes
Local and knowledgeable guide
Port wine tasting and traditional biscuits
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Personal and Liability Insurances
By request:
Picnic with a range of homemade local products – 15 euros p/p
Wine tasting experience at local estates – price under consideration
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing; bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat; use hiking poles.
In high temperature days, we suggest doing the short walks and we recommend starting them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Price per person
Price per person:
1 to 2 – 135 euros
3 to 4 – 95 euros
5 to 6 – 65 euros
Ervedosa do Douro Domains
The walk begins in the village of Ervedosa and heads towards the Torto river valley. Along the way, we will see Pinhão at a distance and some local quintas – Monte Bravo, Pedrógão and Aranhas. The small properties that belong to local people are some of the highlights of this walk.
Hike info
Itinerary: Ervedosa do Douro
Difficulty: Moderate (downhill and uphill)
Walking distance: 9 km (downhill and uphill; elevation gain – 348 m)
Hiking duration: 3 hours
Includes
Local and knowledgeable guide
Port wine tasting and traditional biscuits
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Personal and Liability Insurances
By request:
Picnic with a range of homemade local products – 15 euros p/p
Wine tasting experience at local estates – price under consideration
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing; bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat; use hiking poles.
In high temperature days, we suggest doing the short walks and we recommend starting them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Price per person
Price per person: 45 €
Torto River
We will head to Torto river – a winding and quite wild tributary of the Douro river. A 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.
Hike info
Itinerary: Ervedosa do Douro – Ervedosa do Douro
Difficulty: moderate to hard (downhill and uphill)
Walking distance: 13,6 km
Hiking duration: 4 hours
Includes
Local and knowledgeable guide
Port wine tasting and traditional biscuits
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Personal and Liability Insurances
By request:
Picnic with a range of homemade local products – 15 euros p/p
Wine tasting experience at local estates – price under consideration
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing; bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat; use hiking poles.
In high temperature days, we suggest doing the short walks and we recommend starting them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Price per person
Price per person: 50 €
Vineyards Route
This walk goes around several emblematic quintas – Gricha, Roriz, São José, Tecedeiras and Pessegueiro. It is a journey that celebrates the life around the vineyards. The simple, yet self-assured and stunning views, will amaze you.
Hike info
Itinerary: Ervedosa do Douro – Ervedosa do Douro
Difficulty: hard (downhill and uphill)
Walking distance: 17,2 km
Hiking duration: 5 hours
Includes
Local and knowledgeable guide
Port wine tasting and traditional biscuits
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Personal and Liability Insurances
By request:
Picnic with a range of homemade local products – 15 euros p/p
Wine tasting experience at local estates – price under consideration
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing; bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat; use hiking poles.
In high temperature days, we suggest doing the short walks and we recommend starting them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Price per person
Price per person: 65 €
Experiences
Harvesting
Taking part in a harvest is an excellent way to live and experience life as locals do. Join our family and come with us pick grapes, almonds and olives. We will share our traditions, joy and food with you.
Info
Location: Ervedosa do Douro
Difficulty: easy
Duration time: 5 hours
Availability:
Almonds (August / September)
Grapes (September / October)
Olives (November / December)
Includes
Local guide and interaction with local people
Typical breakfast and lunch
Port wine tasting
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing.
Bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat.
Price per person
2 to 6 persons – 75 €
7 to 17 years – 35 €
Until 6: free
Pruning
Pruning symbolises a new beginning. It’s time to start again. Done in Winter time, is a preparation to a new cycle of life.
Join our local family in this task of cutting and removing the dying branches of the vineyards so that we can improve the form or assure a good production. We will share our traditions, joy and food with you.
Info
Location: Ervedosa do Douro
Difficulty: easy
Duration time: 5 hours
Availability: December, January and February
Includes
Local guide and interaction with local people
Typical breakfast and lunch
Port wine tasting
Transfers from Pinhão and Régua
Recommendations
Use comfortable shoes and clothing.
Bring sunscreen, a coat and a hat.
Price per person
2 to 6 persons – 75 €
7 to 17 years – 35 €
Until 6: free
Reviews
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Contacts
Dourowalks is certified by Portugal Tourism with the license number 126 / 2019
Phone
+ 351 966504021
+ 351 964270425
Address
Rua de Santa Bárbara, nº 12,
5130-073 Ervedosa do Douro
How to get to Ervedosa do Douro
You can get to Douro and, in particular, to the village of Ervedosa do Douro:
– By car, from Porto city, taking first A4, then A24 and finally N222, direction – São João da Pesqueira.
– by train, from railway stations São Bento or Campanhã (Porto city), taking the Douro Line till Régua or Pinhão.
