Gastronomy: Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto is located on the right margin of the Douro River between Régua and Pinhão. It is a property with a prime location in the Douro Region.

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It's a great example of the production of topical products of Douro, since it creates Douro Wine, Port Wine and Olive Oil always with the objective of maintaining the characteristics of the region.

Museum of Douro / Museu do Douro

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Did you know there's Museum of Douro? The headquarters of the Museum of Douro is located in the city of Régua and was opened on December 20, 2008. This museum promotes cultural permanent and temporary exhibitions. Moreover, even has a restaurant, which serves products from Douro, and a library of documents about Douro.

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Did you know that the Douro has several traditional dances? "Chula", "Malhão" and "Vira" are some types of traditional dance in this region. 
The "Chula" is one of the most distinctive and theatrical. Currently, this dance is practiced by ranches - groups that use old clothes and dance traditional songs, sung live. The "Malhão" is very similar to "Chula". 
"Vira" is danced in various regions differently. In the Minho region it is similar to the "Chula" but in Régua, "Vira" and "Chula" are the same dance.

Gastronomy: Régua's candy / Rebuçados da Régua

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Régua's candy (Rebuçados da Régua) is one of the characteristic products of the city. They have already over 300 years and they are made mostly of sugar. The caramel is worked in marble stones still hot to make them round. All work is done manually. 
When tourists come to the Régua, whether by boat or by train, the candy sellers ("rebuçadeiras") are already waiting and start immediately proclaim "Look, candy of Régua, take this candy of Régua". The candy sellers ("rebuçadeiras") sell this product every day, from sunrise to sunset, welcoming all who pass by this beautiful city.

Gastronomy: "Dried figs"

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“Dried figs” is another delicious way to eat this fruit.

In the city of Peso da Régua, they have a tradition of dry figs in the sun. The result is spectacular and delicious.

Gastronomy: Figs

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The climate of Douro, especially the city of “Peso da Régua”, is ideal for producing high quality figs, very sweet and tasty.

The figs begin to ripen further before the summer begins, at which time they must be collected.

They can be eaten natural, but they also make a great jam and can be included in any dish.