What to do in Douro during the weekend

THE BEST ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR WEEKEND!

If you're short of ideas for activities to do in the Douro over the weekend, we'll help!

There are programs for every taste and wallet. You can live the adrenaline of climbing a bridge, enjoy a beautiful brunch or relax on a cruise. The difficult thing will be to choose.

 

TRY A NEW BRUNCH

If you are in the heart of the Douro, more specifically in the city of Peso da Régua, you will have the opportunity to try a brunch that has just opened. Galripo Brunch & Coffee is located on Avenida João Franco, Peso da Régua. It has a complete menu ranging from toast and eggs to pancakes and natural juices. Being the first café with brunch in the region, it is worth a visit to discover the space and thus taste its flavors.

 

TAKE A CRUISE

A Douro cruise is always an excellent idea. It doesn't matter if you have the whole day free or just a few hours available to take a boat trip. There are several cruises with different durations and programs to make your day special. Whether you want to depart from the city of Régua or from the city of Porto, there is a cruise that is right for you. We therefore recommend that you put on your sunscreen, some cool clothes, and get ready to enjoy a cruise on the Douro on a sunny spring day.

 

VISIT THE DOURO MUSEUM

If you prefer to take advantage of the weekend to soak up and observe culture, then there's nothing better than a visit to the Museum. The Douro Museum is located in the city of Peso da Régua and aims to keep all the museological and documentary heritage scattered throughout the region. Here it is possible to observe tangible and intangible objects from the region's culture, its history and the way in which it has developed. The perfect program to learn more about this region that has so much to teach us.

 

CLIMB THE ARRÁBIDA BRIDGE

Yes, it is possible to climb one of the most famous bridges in the city of Porto. In 2016, In the company of a guide, and thus guaranteeing all security measures, it is possible to climb the Arrábida bridge. They are 65 meters above the level of the Douro River, which promises to offer a lot of adrenaline. There are 262 steps that you have to go up and down, but with the stunning landscapes that surround the bridge, tiredness will be the last of your worries.

 

TAKE A TOUR

See the best viewpoints, visit traditional Douro farms, discover stories and traditions. Can you think of a better plan for your weekend?

On a Douro tour you will have the opportunity to do several of these activities and thus get to know the region in full. You can taste the best delicacies in traditional Douro restaurants, travel along the road considered the most beautiful in the world, or lose your breath when visiting the most emblematic viewpoints in the region. A tour thus allows you to have several of these experiences in one day. There's nothing better than being guided by someone from the region, who knows the traditions of a Douro region that has so much to offer. One thing is for sure: it will be a full day, which will give you an album full of memories and experiences.

 

There are several activities to do in the Douro, which will provide you with unique and different experiences. Whether you want to get the family together, have a romantic day or have an adventure with friends, any of our suggestions can make your day unforgettable.