Douro Valley Elected unmissable destination In 2014 - Fodor’s Travel
The choice was made by the Fodor's Travel's Editor in Chief, Arabella Bowen, which presents Douro region as "the most beautiful wine region in the world" on Go List 2014.
Confined with a "wonderful and wild coastline", the Douro Valley is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, and UNESCO World Heritage ". Still, Fodor's says that it remains "one of the lesser-known gems of Europe", a secret hideaway for those who want discover it.
Emphasis on the "accessible, deep and rich red wine from the Douro" and the "effervescent Vinho Verde", all of them award-winning productions that came "stimulate an experienced hospitality industry along the wine route".
According to the author, "no trip to this region would be complete without a boat ride on the River, whose sinuosity is flanked by terraced vineyards". In addition, the location of the port, rooted on the waterfront, makes "a day at the beach, maybe not out of the question".Best time to visit this region, according to Fodor's advises is the summer, which is "when it's hot and the vines are loaded", particularly in September, at the time of the grape harvest.
Every year, the Go List elects the 25 destinations "unmissable" to inspire travelers to have "a year full of unforgettable trips". For 2014, the giant travel and tourism publications created a list that includes "events that are worth really worth" – as is the case of the World Cup in Brazil, "some of the most popular sites of the moment"-as the sunny setting of Corsica-, "some of the most valuable targets" – as is the case of the Greek Islands, others who are now emerging – as Ethiopia - and finally, destinations that allow "great experiences" – as is the case of Douro.
Know in detail the Fodor's Go List 2014 HERE.
