The Douro
UNESCO World Heritage Site
A fascinating
region, with
so much to discover
O Pouso dos Pousos is located in the municipality of Mesão Frio, known as the “Porta do Douro” (The Entrance of the Douro), classified since 2001 as a World Heritage Site. This region of exceptional universal value, where Port Wine is produced, is one of the most beautiful and must-see places in Portugal. In addition to the wine experiences on the estates alongside the river, there are breathtaking landscapes, a gastronomy of unforgettable flavors and people who know how to make you feel at home.
What to
visit nearby
Points of interest in Mesão Frio
• Village of Mesão Frio
• Barco Rabelo Interpretation Center
• Tricycle Museum
• Castro de Cidadelhe
• São Silvestre Viewpoint
• Imaginary Viewpoint
• Donsumil Viewpoint
• River Teixeira Beach
What to visit
in the Douro
Must-see places in the region
• The Douro Museum
• Viewpoint of São Leonardo de Galafura
• National Road 222, from Peso da Régua to Pinhão
• Casal de Loivos viewpoint
• City of Lamego and Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Staircase
• Wine Villages (Provesende, Salzedas, Ucanha, Favaios, Barcos and Trevões)
• The Bread and Wine Museum, in Favaios
• Viewpoint of São Salvador do Mundo
• Village of São Xisto
