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Douro Valley

Terraced vineyards stepped up steep schist slopes above a slow, green river.

Northern Portugal · Portugal41.17° N, 7.65° W

Low golden sun over terraced vineyards and a red-roofed house in the Douro Valley
Photograph: Otis w

About Douro Valley

The light is hot and golden in summer and the quintas go quiet after the harvest. Late September and October bring the grape picking; spring is green and mild.

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