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wine and wind in west portugal

Around

£2100 p.p.

This is a suggested tour itinerary. Call and speak to one for our portugal travel experts for a tailor made tour specific to your requirements on ++44 (0) 1273 921 001

Price includes


    • Transfers
    • All accommodation

Based on

  1. Minimum 2 passengers (or single supplement will apply) assuming flights from the UK. other European or worldwide departure airports available on request.

Tour description

Combine the thrill and excitement of windsurfing or kitesurfing in the north of Potugal with days spent exploring and enjoying the culture and cuisine of this wonderful region. 

Arrive in the historical town of Porto where you will spend two nights taking in the sights and sounds of typical Portugese culture.
 
Then embark on a cruise up the River Douro to discover its 210 navigable kilometres and what many consider to be the most beautiful river in Europe! You can also enjoy the oldest demarcated wine region in the world or tailor make this cruise section of your tour to really get the most of your Douro experience!
 
The last week of your tour will be spent at the beautiful FeelViana hotel on Cabedelo Beach. This dedicated sports hotel offers boutique luxury right on a beautiful beach whose conditions are perfect for wind sports. With reliable wind, conditions for all levels and a fantastic centre on site this is the perfect place to get on the water, away from the crowds. 

Days 1 - 2

Discover Porto

4* Palacio do Freixo, Porto

The historic city centre of Porto was elected Best European Destination in 2012 and 2014 and on the top of the "Places to go in 2013" according to the New York Times. With several unique ingredients, Porto results in a fusion of numerous flavors: urban, cosmopolitan, beach, nautical, nature etc. It is a destination that satisfies the desires of even the most demanding and the perfect introduction to the beautiful country of Portugal. Spend a leisurely two days exploring the beautiful town before embarking on the rest of your Portuguese adventure.

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Days 3 - 6

Customise your cruise

4* FeelDouro, Porto

Enjoy one, three, five or seven days onboard a cruise up the Duoro River - the choice is yours and this part of your tour is completely customisable to suit your needs. 

With 210km of navigable waters, the region has three sites classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites - the Historical City of Porto, the Archaeological Park of the CĂ´a Valley and the magnificent Douro Valley, it is also home to the Alto Douro - the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, offering a unique and complete traveling experience where culture, gastronomy, and world-winning wines combine with breathtaking views.
 
Dock at the landmarks, hotels and wineries along the river, discovering the area's most picturesque corners, while enjoying various programs and services such as show-cooking onboard.

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Days 7 - 14

The last week of wind

4* Hotel FeelViana, North Portugal

Spend you last week enjoying the wind at FeelViana in the north of Portugal. This owner run sports hotel is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast and kitesurfers and windsurfers of any level.

Nestled on lovely beach, fringed by natural pine forest, the FeelViana hotel stands in an enviable location. With picturesque mountain scenery as the backdrop, the undeveloped Cabedelo beach stretching out in front and the Lima River running up the side of the property – it simply doesn’t get any more beautiful.
 
This area of Portugal is said to provide the most consistent wind in the whole country and offers an authentic experience away from the crowds. The pristine Cabedelo beach lies within a horshoe-shaped bay that provides amazing conditions no matter your skill level. Beginners learning will enjoy the large area of flat water created by the port’s breakwater while a couple hundred yards down the beach, the waves start to peal creating the perfect playground for the more advanced sailors. 

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