Regarded as the capital of the Port wine growing area, Peso da Regua is situated right in the heart of Portugal’s northern region. Nestled upon the northern banks of the River Douro, Peso da Regua welcomes quite a large number of domestic and international tourists each year. With car hire at Peso da Regua, travelling across the wine growing region is remarkably simple.

Boasting pristine weather conditions, flat and hilly landscapes and a close water source, the area surrounding Peso da Regua is renowned throughout Europe as one of the best areas to produce wine and fruit relating products. Some of the most famous wine producers in the area include Quinta Panascal and Quinta La Rose Pinho.

The town of Peso da Regua provides a number of very comfortable accommodation choices for those tourists wanting to stay a few nights. Most of the hotels are located on the banks of River Douro, along Avenue do Douro, which gives not only luxury accommodation, but also pristine views of the meandering river. Some of the hotels include Residencial Imperio and Hotel Regua Douro.

Car rental at Peso da Regua is an easy way to get around the town. There are also three railway stations that sit within the town boundary. Expressway 801 passes through the eastern part of Peso da Regua, and can be effortlessly reached from any of the hotels in the town. Expressway 801 connects to Expressway 80, which runs along the western coast of the country.

Sightseeing the town and its surrounding area can be achieved by cheap car hire at Peso da Regua. Casa de Douro is a highly visited attraction in the town, but other places of interest in the nearby area include Manueline Church and Franciscan Monastery in Mesao Frio, and the Roman Settlement of Canelas.