Douro Valley
The Marvelous Kingdom
Quinta do Sol is located in Alijó, a town that serves as the headquarters of this municipality in the heart of the Douro region. It is an ancient and tranquil village, featuring attractions such as the 18th-century Church, the Town Hall, the Pillory, the Chapel of Senhor do Andor, the current building of the Municipal Library, the Pousada Barão de Forrester (the country's first inn), the Centennial Plane Tree (considered a National Monument), the Fountain, the House of Távoras, the Municipal Garden, the Municipal Pools complex, the Municipal Auditorium, and the Statue of the Man of the Douro.
Surrender yourself to the hospitality of the people of Alijó ("Alijó is a good land, it quenches the thirst of passersby," as our anthem declares) and have a memorable stay with easy access to all essential services, from supermarkets and laundry facilities to restaurants, bars, and cafes.
In addition, the village enjoys a strategic location, situated between the picturesque Douro Valley and the newly created Natural Park of the Tua Valley. In this enchanting region, visitors have the opportunity to engage in various activities, immersed in a unique and breathtaking landscape of terraced fields and vineyards.
"The sublime Douro. The marvel of a landscape that ceases to be just that by sheer magnitude. It's not a panorama that the eyes behold; it's an excess of nature. A geological poem. Absolute beauty."
Miguel Torga in «Diário XII»
"Swimming pool, space, Sara's friendliness. Everything was incredible."
Alexandre (Portugal)
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“I loved the location, privacy, surrounding space, service, attention from the owner, immersion into the culture of Douro and Trás-os-Montes.”
Sílvia (Brazil)
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"The way the house was arranged, carefully thought out, everything very beautiful and welcoming! We felt at home."
Gabriela (Portugal)
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