Villa di Alijó

We had booked three nights at this hotel but cut the trip short and just stayed for two. Firstly the location is poor - I know I am contradicting some earlier reviews but this is as we saw it. We thought we were in the Douro Valley area, we were just on the edge. Alijo is a town that seemed to have moved on from the wine business, a lot of buildings were fairly new and not in keeping with elsewhere. The outlook from the hotel is over a school which is noisy at times and a park area. One wonders whether vineyards were taken up to build these. The hotel itself is a handsome building with a great terrace and a (not very clean) pool in its grounds. There does not appear to be any connection with Baron Forrester, strange choice of name for it. There has been some refurbishment, there was a great bar and most of the public rooms were great. Our bedroom was good with a Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace (and the school, one morning they had a VERY loud event starting at 7.30am, that was the last straw for my husband) however the bathroom was dingy, with a gruesome shower curtain and mould around the edges of the bath. In the room there was no safe, tea/coffee making facilities, no fridge let alone a minibar - just the space for it?! Old fashioned hair dryer in the bathroom. Air conditioning wouldn't be switched on 'until Monday' despite it being 30 deg. This was the fourth Pousada we had stayed in on this trip and was a big disappointment. We had driven through the Douro Alto on the Tua road to get there and had high hopes as to what it would be like. We did discover it is 'franchised' to Pestana rather than owned and run by them. We had dinner there the first time which was not good, tasteless under seasoned lump of veal for me, undercooked rabbit for my husband. Breakfast was fine and lunch on the terrace very nice. Staff generally were great though sometimes hard to find. We couldn't face dining there a second night and had scoped out places in the town which looked a bit basic... to be told that chef had Covid and the restaurant was closed. Possibly because of that they did not charge us for the last night when we checked out in the morning. Husband was told the printer was u/s so they couldn't print off the receipt. You couldn't make it up...

We stayed here twice – one night at the beginning and one night at the end of a week's hiking in the Douro Valley (first night room 5, the last night room 6). The hotel is modern and tasteful. The rooms are quite small. It is not possible to have even two cabin trolleys open on the floor. One could just about fit under the table – there was no room for the other one. But the rooms are very tasteful and the balconies are great with nice balcony furniture. The balconies vary in size – our second room (room 6) probably had the smallest of them all, but it was still large enough for the furniture and the pretty view is the same. There is a fridge but no electric kettle or other ways to make a cup of coffee. No tissues either. The bathroom in room 5 was nice with a large modern multi-function shower and even a view from the shower through the room and over the mountains! In room 6 the bathroom had a bathtub rather than the shower unit – it was a good deep bathtub, but if given a choice, we prefer the shower. Nice big towels (always a plus). Breakfast was nice. We arrived in Pinhão by train and had been advised to take a taxi. As it was less than a kilometre to walk to the hotel we didn't take a taxi … and regretted it bitterly as it is steep upwards and on many stairs. No problem without luggage, but with the suitcases it was a struggle! Totally our own fault – just to warn others not to be as silly … :-) If the rooms had been a little bigger and if there had been an electric kettle, I would have given 5 stars. As it was, I give 4. But we enjoyed our two short stays and would not hesitate to come back.

With a stay at Quinta da Costinha in Alijo, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Igreja Matriz de Alijo and 6 minutes by foot from Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro. This upscale bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bread and Wine Museum.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.

Lovely hotel on the Douro River. Views are beautiful and peaceful. From our balcony, you could watch the boats going by and the sun on the vineyards. We had booked the romantic package, which included drinks, champagne, breakfast, as well as a picnic and tour at the Quinta do Roeda winery. Everything went off without a hitch. Our room was lovely. Breakfasts were excellent. And service was welcoming and friendly.

When you stay at Casa Darcã in Alijo, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute walk of Igreja Matriz de Alijo and Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro. This cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Jardim Publico Doutor Matos Cordeiro and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Bread and Wine Museum.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

When you stay at Casa da Trigueira in Alijo, you'll be on the riverwalk and 15 minutes by car from Igreja Matriz de Alijo. This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Alijo, HI Alijo - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Bread and Wine Museum and Adega de Favaios. This hostel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Ujo Viewpoint.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Located in Alijo, Casa de Casal de Loivos is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Casal de Loivos Viewpoint and 6 minutes from Duoro River. This country house is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Quinta de La Rosa and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Quinta da Roêda Winery.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the country house's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Alijo, Hotel Rural Quinta do Silval is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Casal de Loivos Viewpoint and Quinta de La Rosa. This upscale hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Duoro River and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Church of Sabrosa.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an attached winery and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.