by Dourowalks | Jan 19, 2023 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
And to our surprise, a rose. When little moments make us smile.
by Dourowalks | Jan 16, 2023 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
We will cross the border and we will head to this global encounter. We are tourism. We are a meeting point. We are peace.
by Dourowalks | Jan 16, 2023 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
It´s January and tangerines have arrived. Citrus fruits are another highlight of Douro. They come in different species, shapes, colours, flavours, at different times of the year. They are a perfect dessert, a snack, a jam, a tea, a key ingredient in a sauce, in a...
by Dourowalks | Jan 6, 2023 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
May this year be one of peace and joy. Douro Walks wishes all its friends, clients and partners a wonderful year. The best walks are yet to come!
by Dourowalks | Dec 14, 2022 | Press releases
It is with a great pleasure that we share with you our joy for being in the papers for the first time. Thank you Notícias Magazine and Jorge Pedroso Faria for letting us in into your honorable house. We are grateful and hope we can meet somewhere soon. Meanwhile, good...
by Dourowalks | Dec 13, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Villages in Douro are more interesting than they may look like at first sight. The viewpoints or wineries are popular but it is the streets of our villages, the off the beaten paths, that we also recommend. When in Douro take some time to visit our very real and...
by Dourowalks | Dec 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Usually a numerous cast, sometimes a lonely one. The stage is hers and the set is severe, however that is not noticed. All that matters is that we are here, against odds and probabilities. Sometimes even against the Gods. Douro is deeply defient. If that wasn’t...
by Dourowalks | Dec 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
They rest on the ground, because time is heavy to everyone. The schist was brought to the surface and became a wall. Walls became balconies. From there, these old ladies watched the world go around. On top of them, the sky, a beautiful blue December sky....
by Dourowalks | Dec 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Unfortunately not a white one, as in many places in the northern hemisphere. Instead of a white covering, we get a green one. We are picking our olives. The process involves the family and a lot of work. Because of its specific character, Douro demands human...
by Dourowalks | Dec 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
It is has been a great December: cold and rainy. Nature seems to be back to its tracks around here. It sounds terrible if you want be outside. However, don’t give up on that immediately. Around here, we say that it is inside our houses that we feel colder. Part...
by Dourowalks | Dec 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Christmas Spirit, Since you are arriving, allow us to feel your presence. Let us forget for a while about all the little or almost unbearable loads in our lives and lead us to your place of joy and warmth. Douro Walks wishes you all a wonderful Christmas season. And...
by Dourowalks | Dec 2, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
So, we can eat them. Or, after a certain process, dip your bread in it. It transforms your sauces and salads. It goes into your cakes, biscuits, toasts and breads. It can heal you and smooth your hands. You can watch it run. It is a quite relaxing thing to do,...
by Dourowalks | Nov 17, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Agriculture in Douro has been following the rhythm of time. And, according to each time, equipment changes. There was a time when cereals were a big thing here in Douro, so we had our gear. A lot of those pieces, so common not a long time ago, are today seen as...
by Dourowalks | Nov 15, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The story around a poncha is long and rather interesting. It is one of those details that leads us to the thought: “Well, maybe we really are very similar.” Madeira, Douro, Galicia, Leon, India, problably almost everywhere, around five ingredients are...
by Dourowalks | Nov 15, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Some may say that the wonder of walking is the process. It is absolutely true. However, there are also moments when the arrival is an important part. Douro is a terrotory with a lot to offer in terms of hikes. They can meet our requirements easily. Some of them are...
by Dourowalks | Nov 15, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Óbidos is a nice place to stop when moving from Lisbon to Porto. There is plenty to see and taste. Ginja liqueur is one of the delicacies they have to offer. Ginjas were always very cherished in different regions of Portugal. What we see being done here in Estremadura...
by Dourowalks | Nov 13, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
If we search well, it is still possible to see chestnut trees in Douro valley. They are not so common as they used to be in the past. Now, the region has moved towards grapes in such a massive way that other species have been set aside. Anyway, they are still around...
by Dourowalks | Nov 13, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Olive trees are oliveiras in portuguese. Olive oil is azeite. The two words have two different origens: greek and arab. It is the meditteranean world present in this peninsula where Portugal is located. Our olives are specific to their home, adapted to Winter frost...
by Dourowalks | Nov 13, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Not the last one, fortunately. Routines in the valley are still pretty much set by nature and work. It was Summer, the morning work had ended and we were just eating. The scene takes place in one of our family little plots. The kids are being kids and are hiding. The...
by Dourowalks | Nov 13, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Portugal is a small country with plenty to offer. In the north of Portugal there indoor and outdoor activities, natural landscapes, historical spots… This region of Portugal has an amazing portfolio. It will be difficult to choose. Douro is another piece of...
by Dourowalks | Nov 11, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
One of the possibilities to get to Douro valley is by train. Leaving from Porto, there are some departures happening at different hours of the day. So, you should take Douro Line, departing from Porto – São Bento or Porto – Campanhã and head to Pinhão....
by Dourowalks | Nov 10, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
It doesn´t snow a lot in the valley. Every time it happens everyone goes crazy, including adults. Here are the kids, last Winter, waking up to a perfect day. From this window, they can see the mountains of the valley and the mountain range of Marão. Scattered in these...
by Dourowalks | Nov 10, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The light in Torto Valley varies in tonalities. It goes from Atlantic light in fresher areas to a more Mediterranean one in the places where the valley closes and forms nests. It is one of the hidden gems of the valley: rich, immense, fertile, generous and rather...
by Dourowalks | Nov 9, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Walking in Douro valley was something natural. There was no other option. People walked long distances to go to work in the fields, for example. Meanwhile, cars arrived and roads became more impersonal. In recent years, the visitors of Douro have been occupying the...
by Dourowalks | Nov 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Appreciation is a central word in our vocabulay in the valley. It is more than a concept, it is a talent. And only the chosen ones create talent and are able to enjoy it. Let Douro talents be a part of your adventure here in Portugal. Embark in one of Dourowalks...
by Dourowalks | Nov 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
There are things in life that we cannot really explain. Of course that there are many grey moments, mostly grey moments. But it is the smart ones that we remember. Finding the restaurant O Chico in Alentejo was one of them. So, you have to imagine yourself in a hot...
by Dourowalks | Nov 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Mosteiro de Tibães was a great surprise. It is situated near Braga, a city in the north of Portugal. In this area, nature is fresh and green. It is a very diverse and surprising area. Here, one of the highlights is, of course, wine. Just like in other wine regions of...
by Dourowalks | Nov 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The lines of Douro give you already a very good idea of what you will find here. There is a dense sobriety that covers both shadows and forms. Only if you look carefully inside, you will start to see colours. Douro is indeed a place to discover.
by Dourowalks | Nov 8, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Douro is a surprising valley. It is not a single one. Torto valley is one of the members of this exclusive group. We see it here in this picture. The entire region is not linear. But a rather rugged one, a demanding territory that puts us constantly at stake. One has...
by Dourowalks | Nov 7, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Home can be the translation of the word lar in portuguese. Lar is the stone where the fire burns. Around this stone and the fire that burns on top of it, there is a life. A life in the sense of an existence that comprises actions, routines, objects, stories, tears and...
by Dourowalks | Nov 7, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Winter is a hard season in the valley. There is no away to disguise it. However, people have adapted and are prepared. The remains of all the prunning is now absolutely necessary and becomes a part in the cycle. Wasting in not a common word around here. This going...
by Dourowalks | Nov 6, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
2022 season of grapes and tomatoes in Douro has ended. But tiny surprises are still around the corner. These were brought home this afternoon. Unexpected delicacies that remind us that if we plant, we may get the fruits. Tiny lessons that teach us that giving up is...
by Dourowalks | Nov 6, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Still life serves many purposes. One of them is merely depictive. One may watch the picture and examine it, let it arouse thoughts in us. Dourowaks experiences and tours constantly search for this arousal. One based in the direct observation, one where stillness is...
by Dourowalks | Nov 5, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The views are amazing. The walking path brings constant discoveries. The surroundings are perfect. But the highlight of Port Wine walk is something else. There are moments we feel we enter another dimension. An enchanting walk, one that specially suits visitors that...
by Dourowalks | Nov 5, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Valley Abraão is indeed one of the magical spots of Douro. The space is unique and time here is different, very different. The river, the open valley, the mountains, the freshness in the air, the green tonalities, Marão at a distance, the felt presence of the nearby...
by Dourowalks | Nov 3, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The picture portrays Torto valley in the area of Ervedosa do Douro. It is here that Dourowalks operates some of our walking tours. It is a local Douro, one where vineyards are queens and Port wine is known for being a nectar. It is a valley dominated by a unique...
by Dourowalks | Nov 3, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
There are different types of love. Passionate love is one of them. Problably, this is the one that best describes the relationship that Madeira and Douro have with wine. At António´s father little winery in Madeira, we still find passion, perseverance and joy. Not...
by Dourowalks | Nov 2, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
After three and a half hours on the road, we arrived to the village of Quilós, situated in the provence of León, in Spain. Bierzo wine region and its best ambassador, Mr Ginés, was waiting for us. The people reflected the land: authentic and honest. The sights, the...
by Dourowalks | Nov 2, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The history and culture of Douro are in fact everywhere. Our patrimony in this central part of the valley has been one of constant transformation throughout centuries. In the central part of the village of Ervedosa do Douro the buildings tell stories and are evidences...
by Dourowalks | Oct 31, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Doorsteps were fundamental in the past in Douro villages. They lost part of their functional side today. However, the entrances remain. In some of them, no one enters for a long, long time. The emptiness of these spaces contrasts with the fullfilment seen in our...
by Dourowalks | Oct 31, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Allowed to move freely, vineyards in Douro are sometimes masterpieces shaped by nature and men. Honourable creatures with whom we contact in our little plots. Dourowalks proudly presents them during our walking tours and experiences. Check our programmes and...
by Dourowalks | Oct 31, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
The variety is still outstanding specially if you consider how widespread grapes became in the last decades. Stubborn locals in their villages scattered in the mountains of the big valley still cultivate fertile pieces of land and bring home delicassies that will...
by Dourowalks | Oct 31, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
https://dourowalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20200404_190545.mp4 It may still be too early to say, but high expectations are already being felt about 2023. The smooth rain that has been felt in Cima Corgo, this central part of Douro where we live,...
by Dourowalks | Oct 31, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
So, inside, there is preparations to to. And still some organization, after all the harvest didn´t finish a long time ago. It is Halloween day. The young one is anxious. Rain is a setback. “This is going to be the worst Halloween ever”. And the decoration...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
It was oven day. There was a small girls gathering and fire warmed the dome where shaped dough turned into breads and biscuits. These girls are in their sixties, so they helped each other. At night, we closed the door and brought everything to the kitchen. A long time...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Olives are your eyes, deep black eyes. A sentence from the past that still lights up an entire room. Olives are about to be cropped. This year, just like everything else in Nature, it wasn´t an easy upbringing, yet, we are full of expectations. Soon, we will get them...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Everybody needs a place to call home. Douro Walks is no exception. Douro Walks has now its home. A simple one. It is the place where we welcome our guests, where we get ready for our walks, where we taste our products, where we share our Douro. Engage in one of our...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Natural sweetness straight from delicate and laboriously made masterpieces, honeycombs. Bees are an old thing in Douro. Our family had them. Well, had, problably isn´t the best word. They were there, next to people, sometimes literally next to their doors. People say...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Douro Walks, a family business implemented in the very heart of Douro region, has been growing with the intention of promoting walks in the routes of Douro valley, specially the ones around Ervedosa do Douro and Pinhão. However, on the way, our travelling tends to be...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Separate and divide light from darkness, good from evil, decide and choose. The old vineyards will soon give their space occupied under the ligh and among the darkness to the young ones. A new cycle will begin. One plain of work and challenges. And so is Douro. ...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
After months of heavy light, comes a time of a lighter one, a darker one as well. We wish it to just the right amount of darkness, the one necessary to give our plants a chance to rest, to plan, to prepare for next season. The vineyards of Douro went on...
by Dourowalks | Oct 30, 2022 | Around Ervedosa do Douro
Because Douro is our light Because Douro is our life Because where we are is also who we are
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