In the heart of Portugal's wine country in the lush Douro River valley is the small town of Regua (officially Peso de Regua), with a population just under 20,000. Visiting here on your Douro River cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore local attractions like picturesque Lamego, where you can see the shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with its 700 steps and ornate tiles. There is also a Gothic cathedral, a Wine Museum, and charming cafés to relax in the Portuguese sun. Another popular nearby destination is Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. Cruises visiting Regua typically depart from coastal Porto and may travel as far inland as Salamanca, Spain. Let us know when you're ready to start planning your Douro River cruise.
Highlights of Regua
The charming town of Regua is not much bigger than a neighborhood by most measures, but a stop here is a staple on any cruise of Portugal and Spain's Douro River.
Whether cruising coastal Europe or embarking on a Douro River cruise, Regua offers a quaint stop on your luxury Portugal cruise.
En route to Regua, you'll enjoy surrounding sites like:
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies) - a shrine and pilgrimage site that has a Gothic cathedral, over 700 blue and white tile steps, a museum, and charming cafés.
Wine museums give you the chance to see how wine is made from the time the grapes are grown to the time that you savor the flavor - sample a glass at a vineyard too!
Tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views
Explore the UNESCO Heritage site of Salamanca in Spain
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5 days ago
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6 days ago
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