Douro trends for 2021

Douro trends for 2021
Tips and Suggestions | 03 February, 2021

So that you are up to date with what is happening in the most emblematic region of the country, stay abreast of trends in the Douro for this year.

IN ORDER TO BE AWARE OF WHAT HAPPENS IN THE MOST EMBLEMATIC REGION OF THE COUNTRY, STAY AWARE OF TRENDS IN THE DOURO FOR THIS YEAR.

 

WINES, WINES AND WINES!

We know that the beginning of the year has not been easy, and there is nothing like a glass of wine on the sofa to lift our spirits and take us on a journey through the trends in the Douro for the near future.

The offer is virtually unlimited. Douro is famous for its wonderful wines and we are sure that any one will be pleasant to the palate. Whether you prefer red wine or a glass of rosé, there are countless estates that produce the best nectars in this region.

If your cellar does not yet have any Douro wine, we recommend that you do your research to discover the wines that best suit you.

 

RURAL TOURISM

We know this is not the time to travel. However, when the time comes we believe it will not be ready for large crowds.

Therefore, we believe that rural tourism will be in great demand during your 2021 getaways.

There are several wine estates for rural tourism that we see along the Douro, which allow you to be more isolated and have more privacy. The offer ranges from country houses to more luxurious and refined tourism. Whether traveling as a family or with your partner, there are options for all tastes.

We are sure that you will be satisfied anyway, as you will be in the most beautiful region in the world.

 

PRIVATE ACTIVITIES, ONE OF THE TRENDS IN THE DOURO

We believe that 2021 will not be a year for activities with large groups. Private activities, with just your family or your better half, will be the trend this year.

Douro offers you several options with complete privacy and security.

From private tours to private boat trips in the Douro, the offer is wide and designed for the moment we are going through. A visit to a farm can also be a good option, where you will have the opportunity to discover properties full of stories to tell and get to know their nectars in a wine tasting.

Whether you want to relax or want to increase the adrenaline with more radical options, with your family group or your soulmate, the Douro has the right adventure for you.

 

We leave you with the best trends in the Douro to take into account on your visit to this very special region!

Fernando Lebres
Fernando Lebres / About the author

Born in the Douro, namely in the village of Galafura where the most beautiful viewpoint in the Douro is located, Monte de São Leonardo de Galafura. I am lucky to have been born in one of the most beautiful regions in the world and I want to share the best of what comes from it. I want to make known to the world its landscape, its customs, the gastronomy and the fantastic wines that go from strength to strength in the mouths of the world.

Venture with me in the best experiences that will awaken all your senses!

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