Gastronomy: Olive oil

Olive oil is one of the most important products of the Douro region. It represents a significant source of income and is appreciated not only in Portugal, but also in other countries, where it is exported.

Source: www.minhavida.com.br/alimentacao/tudo-sobre/16832-azeite-de-oliva-o-oleo-que-blinda-o-coracao

The olive picking is made between December and January (as long as there are no climate complications). It is not easy to do because of the mountainous Douro vineyards makes the process lengthy but worthwhile, since this golden liquid is very good for your health and it is used in any Portuguese table.

Patrimony: On the Coast of Douro

Do you want to spend a good afternoon in Porto? Do you fell like eating a good fish that was just caught? Do you want to keep fit but don’t know where to run? Foz of Porto gives you all these activities. With bike paths that stretch for several kilometers, bars and restaurants for all tastes and beaches that cover the entire coastline, Foz is a must, especially in summer. With the beaches filled with umbrellas, the bike paths full of cyclists, skaters, joggers and families, you will have a good time.

Source: http://amaieurope.org/2011/index.php/2011-11-28-12-33-30/passeios-a-pe-pelo-porto/189-06-foz

The restaurant “Homem do Leme” reflects the tranquility of Foz, with terraces near the beach. Most ingredients of the menu come from the sea. The freshness of the fish is unrivaled and the dishes are based on that. The view from this restaurant is amazing and can captivate anyone. Enjoy.

Did you know...?

Source :http://geocastemaia.blogspot.pt/2013/08/rio-douro-um-percurso-por-terras-de.html

 

Did you know that it was Marquês de Pombal who was sent to demarcate the Douro wine region? In the 18th century, the Douro was demarcated for wine production. In 2001, UNESCO classified the Douro World Heritage.

Patrimony: Barco Rabelo

Source: http://absguedes.blogspot.pt/2012/10/o-barco-rabelo.html

The Barco Rabelo is currently only used for touristic boat tours in Douro River. These trips can be very nice and relaxing but, in its origin, this typical vessel served to transport Porto wine from Douro, from the vineyards to the site where it was stored and sold later. 

Source: http://etnografiaemimagens.blogspot.pt/2010/06/barco-rabelo-sirga.html

Gastronomy: Tripas à moda do Porto

Source: http://myrestaurant.pt/receitas/tripas-a-moda-do-porto-dobrada

Again for the meat lovers, Tripas à Moda do Porto are a specialty. If you like beans, sausages, casings and different types of meat, you can’t miss this dish. According to the legend, this dish appeared in the period of discoveries when Prince Henry (Infante D.Henrique) asked the inhabitants of Oporto to gather all sorts of food. The population was left only with the offal and tripe. So this dish appeared. That’s why the habitants of Oporto are called Tripeiros!

Gastronomy: Francesinha

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If you like meat and sausages, the “francesinha” will make you love this sandwich as much as any citizen from Oporto. In 2011, the American magazine AOL Travel considered it as one of the ten best sandwiches in the world. This dish is mainly known for its characteristic sauce. Thanks to it, there are a lot more dishes made with this sauce in Oporto. It is impossible to explain the explosion of flavors of the “francesinha”, but it is almost mandatory that you check it. The “francesinha” is best served with the view of Douro river.

Gastronony: Ganchas de São Brás and "Pitos" de Santa Luzia

If you are a friend of traditions you must taste two typical candies of Vila Real: Ganchas de São Brás and "Pitos" de Santa Luzia. The guys should give a Gancha to the girls. Therefore, the girls must offer the "Pito" to the guys, on 13rd of December of Santa Luzia.

Source: http://myguide.iol.pt

Ganchas are made of water and sugar in shape of walking stick, inspired in báculo de São Brás, a former bishop. 

Source: Douro Valley

Pitos are made of pastry in shape of a square. Inside you can taste a delicious pumpkin jam and cinnamon.

Gastronomy: Resende's Cavacas

Eggs, sugar, flour, butter and water are the needed ingredients to cook Resende’s traditional candy. Cavacas and cherries are two of the most known and tasty products of this region. The city of Resende is located 90 kilometers from Porto.

Video: "A Vida Portuguesa"

"A Vida Portuguesa"

The store "A Vida Portuguesa", located in Galerias de Paris, not only discloses products made in Portugal but also sells them. Pasta Couto, chocolates Regina and tin toys are some examples of what you can find in the store. The concept is "what's portuguese is good" and there are other stores folloying the same ideology already.

Finding Douro: Welcome

What we do

Douro is one of the most beautiful places that Portugal has to offer. It is with great pleasure that we present products characteristic of this region to everyone who is interested in knowing about them.
We are students of Communication Sciences from Porto's University  and our goal is to show you what Douro has best from our perspective.

We hope you find it usefull :)