Soaking in the scenery

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We’ve jumped in the soft top (aka the chicken boiler) and are headed out to enjoy more of the stunning Douro Valley scenery.

A woman wearing a straw hat and sunglasses smiling while seated in a convertible car, with green hills and vineyards in the background.
A person smiling enthusiastically while riding in a convertible car, wearing sunglasses and a straw hat, with greenery visible in the background.

I may look excited but the combination of high 30s temperature and a tiny black car equalled a very uncomfortable ride!

A picturesque landscape featuring terraced vineyards and olive groves on rolling hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

But the minor discomfort was soon forgotten as the valley spread out its splendour before us once again.

A scenic landscape featuring terraced vineyards on rolling hills, with lush greenery, dotted trees, and a winding road.

It reminded me of the rice terraces in Sapa, North Vietnam, another captivating landscape that we explored in 2019.

A panoramic view of terraced vineyards on rolling hills, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of terraced vineyards on rolling hills, with a small village nestled below and a mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.
Panoramic view of terraced vineyards and hills alongside a river, with blue skies and scattered clouds in the background.

Sit back and enjoy taking a ride with us through this beautiful landscape!

A couple taking a selfie with a scenic view of rolling hills and a river in the background. The woman is wearing a sunhat and sunglasses, while the man has a bald head and blue sunglasses.
A scenic view of rolling hills and terraced vineyards with a river winding through a small village, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A panoramic view of a valley with olive trees and vineyards, overlooking a river surrounded by rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a straw hat takes a selfie overlooking a scenic landscape with rolling hills, vineyards, and a winding river.
A woman wearing a straw hat and sunglasses taking a selfie with a scenic view of a river, vineyards, and rolling hills in the background.
A scenic view of a river winding through lush vineyards and terraced hills in a mountainous landscape, with a small village in the foreground.
A panoramic view of a picturesque valley with terraced vineyards and small houses nestled among lush greenery, surrounded by rolling hills under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of a terraced landscape with vineyards, olive groves, and a small village nestled in the valley, surrounded by mountains.
A panoramic view of terraced vineyards on a hillside, showcasing rows of grapevines and lush green vegetation.
A scenic view of rolling green hills and terraced vineyards under a clear blue sky.
Person wearing a straw hat and sunglasses, with a scenic view of rolling hills and vineyards in the background.
Scenic view of terraced vineyards and rolling hills under a clear sky.

Aldeia Vinhateira de Provesende, translated as Provesende Wine-Growing Village, is one of the seven recognized wine villages located in the heart of the Douro Valley.

View from a sign displaying 'Aldeia Vinhateira de Provesende' overlooking terraced vineyards and hills in a scenic landscape.
A panoramic view of rolling hills covered with terraced vineyards, with lush greenery and distant mountains in the background.
Selfie of a woman wearing a straw hat and sunglasses, with a convertible car in the foreground and a scenic hilly landscape in the background.

We’re going to pass by some of the most iconic Port manufactures soon, so we’ve got our eyes peels for signs!

Aerial view of terraced vineyards with various patterns of green fields and pathways in a hilly landscape.

As idyllic as this sunny landscape looks, you are never far from a reminder of the impacts of the heat and climate change.

A panoramic view of lush terraced vineyards rolling across hills, with green grapevines and dirt pathways visible under a clear blue sky.
A car navigation screen displaying a warning message about severe fire potentially affecting the driving route.
Vineyard view on a hillside with terraced rows of grapevines and a sign reading 'NOVAL'.
Aerial view of terraced agricultural fields with varying shades of green and brown, surrounded by lush vegetation.
A scenic view of terraced vineyards and rolling hills, featuring houses with red roofs and lush greenery in the foreground.
A panoramic view of rolling hills covered in lush vineyards and terraced fields, with distant mountains and a cloudy sky.

Sometimes the Douro River just steals the show though. This viewpoint is a case in point!

The Ujo viewpoint allows you to see the majestic river in all its glory as it snakes between the high sided hills.

A panoramic view of a river winding through lush green hills, surrounded by mountainous terrain under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of a winding river surrounded by green hills and dry grassland under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A person taking a selfie at a scenic overlook, featuring a river surrounded by hills and greenery in the background.
A panoramic view of a river winding through green hills and valleys, under a clear blue sky.
A couple posing for a photo on a scenic overlook, with mountains and a body of water in the background. The man is wearing a sleeveless shirt and shorts, while the woman is in a polka dot dress and a sun hat.
A woman wearing a straw hat and sunglasses smiles for a selfie in front of a scenic landscape with a river and mountains in the background.
A couple posing together on a viewing platform with a scenic mountainous landscape in the background and a lake visible below.
A man wearing a gray tank top and denim shorts stands at a viewpoint, looking out over a scenic landscape of mountains and a winding river under a partly cloudy sky.
A man stands on a viewing platform overlooking a scenic landscape with mountains and a river, wearing sunglasses and casual attire.
A man standing at a scenic viewpoint with mountains and a lake in the background. He is wearing a tank top that says 'South Beach Miami' and denim shorts, with sunglasses and black athletic shoes.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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