Things to do in the area
If you’re planning on making the most of your trip to Portugal (good idea), here is a little list of recommendations…
Porto
The most beautiful city. The home of Port wine and the mouth of the Douro River. Some suggestions on how to fill any spare time here you might have:
- For markets: Time Out Market & Mercado do Bolhão
- For upscale dining: Enoteca, Vinum, or Cafeína
- For the best sandwich: Casa Guedes
- For cocktails: Torto, Flôr Bar Porto, or Lapa Lapa
- For the Harry Potter lovers: visit Livraria Lello
Douro Valley
The incredible wine region, just a couple of hours from Porto. After the wedding celebrations, we will be heading to the Douro Valley for a few days of relaxing and drinking wine. We will be sharing details on where we are staying, and would love it if you would like to join us. More info to follow on this.
If you are looking to book sooner:
- Places to stay: Quinta da Pacheca, Six Senses Douro Valley, The Vintage House, Quinta São José do Barrilário or Quinta do Vallado
- Vineyards to visit: Quinta da Pacheca, Quinta do Vallado, and Quinta Nova
- Douro river cruise between Peso da Régua and Pinhão
- Ride the historic Linha do Douro train from Régua to Pinhão
- Eat lunch overlooking the vineyards at Seixo by Vasco Coelho Santos
- Visit the Museu do Douro in Peso da Regua
- Enjoy a spa with a view at the Six Senses or Vintage House hotels
For those who are interested. We (Alex and Paul) are organizing a golf day on Thursday 18th June. Please let us know if you would like to join so we can organise accordingly.
Concierge Support
To help you make the most of your time in Portugal for our celebration, Mary Me dedicated concierge service is at your disposal for recommendations on what to visit, where to eat, and where to stay. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them at:
