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If you possess a fondness for port wine, Peso da Régua in the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley is a destination you will appreciate. The town is situated along the river in a unique and picturesque amphitheater created by high shale slopes, featuring wine terraces meticulously carved from the rock.
While Portugal’s second city, Porto, is the traditional home of port wine, there’s no need to travel north to taste some of the best the country has to offer. Whether you’re after a 40-year-old tawny, a late bottled vintage ruby, a white port and tonic, or all of the above, several venues in Lisbon cater to both visitors and locals alike looking for an authentic taste of the Douro Valley. Here are the five best spots in Lisbon to savor port.