Book Alijo hotels

Thinking about spending some much-needed "you" time in Douro Valley? lastminute.co.nz will sort you out with a limited number of places within a 10-kilometre radius of Alijo's downtown lights.

Alijo may not be famed as being the accommodation capital of Douro Valley, however the Pousada Barão de Forrester is close enough to the CBD to satisfy most travellers.

The Quinta do Pego can be found 17 kilometres away from the main part of Alijo. Another option is the The Vintage House - Douro, which is situated 14 kilometres away. Two more alternatives in the area are the Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo - Luxury Winery House and the LBV House Hotel.

The larger Norte area is certainly worth spending some time in as well. Take a gander at the ruins in Norte. Lovers of the great outdoors can also make the time to admire its beaches, coastal plains and forests. Visitors in this region of Portugal enjoy mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

Don't blow through before you have checked out the Igreja de Sao Goncalo and Ponte de Sao Goncalo in Amarante. Amarante hotel options include the Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux and Hotel Navarras by Tâmega Clube. 25 kilometres to the southwest of Alijo is Peso da Regua, which is home to the The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca and Hotel Regua Douro. The Peso da Regua Parish Church and Alameda dos Capitaes Park are just some of the more popular attractions to explore when you're in Peso da Regua.

Australians are some of the world's greatest sports lovers, so why not indulge with a visit to Municipal Stadium? Find Municipal Stadium 90 kilometres to the south of Alijo. Planning to stay near the action? The Madre De Água Hotel Rural and the Hotel Eurosol Gouveia could both be ideal.

Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport is located 100 kilometres from the centre of Alijo. If you wish to stay nearby, you can book a night at the Holiday Inn Express Porto - Exponor or the Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto.