Things to Do in Vila Real
Douro & Interior
Northern town and the gateway to the Mateus palace and the Marão mountains.
Vila Real sits north of the Douro, framed by mountains. The Mateus palace, the one on the wine label, is just outside town and has one of the most photographed gardens in Portugal.
Top things to do
- Mateus Palace and gardens
- Vila Real old town
- Marão mountain pass
- Easy access to the upper Douro