Why is the Douro River a Great Place for a Jewish Vacation

Everyone deserves a vacation. Whether you’re going away for business or pleasure, you need a break from obligations and some time to relax. Though there are many types of vacations out there, and Jewish vacations are especially fun for Jewish travelers who want an immersive travel experience, one with tasty kosher cuisine. The most common places people imagine when considering a vacation are well-known (Paris, the Bahamas, etc.) While there’s no doubt that they’re some of the best places for travel, there are other locales that are fit for Jewish travelers. One of them is the Douro River. 

What is the Douro River?

The Douro River is a winding waterway in the northwestern parts of Portugal in the Iberian Peninsula. The centerpiece of the lovely Douro Wine Region, this river nourishes and supports the various vineyards and towns that lie beside its banks. 

What’s so Great About the Douro River?

Amiable Weather: The Douro River is known for its temperate weather, and in the best months it is quite relaxing and cozy for a trip.

Great Wine: It is a wine region, after all. Kick back and relax with a glass of great port wine while visiting this easygoing locale. 

Wonderful Sights: From the vineyards that scale hills to the quaint little towns full of quiet but impactful sights, the Douro Valley has no shortage of unforgettable views and Instagram-worthy destinations. 

Why Go on a Glatt Kosher Vacation Through the Douro Valley?

Rich in Heritage: Portugal is rich in Jewish history, and the Douro Valley itself is home to a variety of buildings, relics and other reminders of Sephardic Jewish culture. There’s a lot that you can discover on a trip through this river. 

Comfortable Trips: There’s a lot of places in the Iberian Peninsula that are worth visiting when it comes to Jewish heritage tours, but the Douro let’s you do it in style. A river cruise through this wine region allows you to explore your heritage in the comforts of a mobile.

Great Food: A Glatt Kosher vacation is great when it's directly through a locale that’s full of Jewish history, because it makes the kosher cuisine all the more exquisite. What a better venue for a food trip than a place where you can also feed your mind with great history.