Porto is implementing its Municipal Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change since 2016. This plan outlined a comprehensive response to the impending climate threats, leveraging both traditional strategies and innovative approaches rooted in nature-based solutions.
Six Senses Douro Valley is a role model for sustainability practices
Six Senses Douro Valley has just become the first hotel in the Iberian Peninsula to receive certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, recognizing and consolidating all its good practices
Porto is paving the way for Smart Cities best practices
Porto has been at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that can respond to the needs and demands of residents and visitors, offering smarter urban development.
Vinho Verde is unique in the world, and there is one for every moment!
The Vinho Verde region is diverse and versatile in wine styles and profiles, known for producing not only light and fresh wines, but also complex, structured and mineral wines. It is exclusively produced in northwestern Portugal.
Discover the Ultimate Luxury and Culture at Award-Winning Quanta Terra Douro, Portugal’s Hidden Gem
Experience the ultimate in luxury and culture at Quanta Terra, the award-winning winery in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Recently recognized by the Great Wine Capitals Network for its exceptional commitment to promoting arts and culture in its local community and providing a one-of-a-kind visitor experience for wine enthusiasts and tourists, Quanta Terra has secured the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Award in the Art and Culture category.
Wine & Travel Week Premiere Draws Support from the GWCGN and Tourism Industry Leaders
The 19th edition of Essência do Vinho took place from 20 to 26 February 2023 at Palácio da Bolsa, a national monument in the historic city center of Porto, Portugal. The event marked the premiere of its “Wine & Travel Week”, the first global wine tourism fair supported by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network and involved twenty-eight exhibiting countries.
WOW Porto… Much more than the World Of Wine
WOW started out by exploring the world of wines, in a place historically linked to port wine. However, the potential was so great that it expanded to include sectors such as Fashion, Chocolate, the History of the city of Porto, temporary exhibitions and countless restaurants.
The woman behind the Portuguese Wine Tourism Association
Maria João de Almeida, passionate and involved in the world of wines for several years, currently chairs the Portuguese Wine Tourism Association (APENO). She has built a remarkable path in the sector.
North of Portugal, an Unforgettable Destination
The North of Portugal has been an increasingly sought-after wine tourism destination for its offers, multiculturalism, gastronomic variety, and climate.
GWC Travel Experts presented Porto and North of Portugal
While travel possibilities will be increasing in the coming weeks, GWC travel experts have offered to organize a series of webinars to highlight our great destinations. The replay of the webinar dedicated to Porto, North Portugal and to the beautiful Douro and Vinho Verde wine regions is now available.