IX Half Marathon of Douro / IX Meia Maratona do Douro

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Did you know that next week, May 18, will be held on the 9th Half Marathon of Douro? "The most beautiful race in the world" has about 10 000 participants. This year, the organization is preparing the best edition ever for several foreign participants can make the most of this region.

The (Coimbos de Portugal - CP) "Trains of Portugal", railway company, is promoting this event so that increasingly you enjoy good scenery and products from Douro. Port wine and apple of Armamar will attend this IX Half Marathon of Douro. 

Bolas de Lamego ("Lamego's balls")

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In the south of the Douro River, lies the city of Lamego. Bolas de Lamego (Lamego’s balls) are one of the traditional delicacies, characterized by its soft mass and diversity of fillings, such as ham, cod, chicken, mixed meat with wine, garlic and sardines. 

The revenue of these balls is already old and to keep the tradition, the town began performing shows of Bolas de Lamego ("Lamego’s balls"). The objective is to promote and raise the awareness of this product.

Patrimony: Douro Film Harvest

If you like movies, food and music, this event is for you!

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Its characteristic is to show movies in spectacular landscapes that are the Douro Wine Valley, listed as World Heritage.

This event contributes to the disclosure and development of a region that already has a reputation internationally, but still has much to give. It takes place at the time of the grape harvest.