7. Douro Valley, Portugal
2000 years of winemaking, small villages, panoramic vistas, and hillsides blanketed by terraced vineyards, Douro Valley is most famous for its Port wines. The winegrowing area of the valley known as the Douro vinhateiro has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wine tourism has taken a great leap in this spectacular river valley in Portugal in the past few decades. Enjoy a rural stay and fine wine in one of the vineyards and you will return home with an experience as rich as the taste of wine here.
