About Vila Real District

  Location Vila Real district is located on the North of Portugal, west of the city of Porto and north of the Douro River. Vila Real has always belonged to the historical province of Trás-os-Montes (literally meaning “Behind the Hills”). Description This region is a rugged area of low mountains and narrow valleys. Historically, Vila Real District had always been cut off from the coast by the Marão, Gerês, and Cabreira mountains until a highway was cut through in the 1980‘s. The soil throughout the District is poor, although wine grapes are produced in the south… Read more and see photos