As we move deeper into the Douro region, we arrive at Penafiel.

In this city, history permeates the air. The city's narrow streets represent a blend of Roman history, medieval architecture, and local gastronomy and, above all, the famous Vinho Verde, or green wine, a Penafiel specialty.

Founded in the early 10th century, Penafiel was once a fortress town under the Moors before being reconquered by Christian nobles in 912 AD.

King Sancho I later granted Penafiel its charter in the year 1200. Among its luminaries, Baltasar Pereira do Lago, a renowned 17th-century historian, hailed from Penafiel and chronicled its tales.

One of the most famous Vinho Verde wine estates is Quinta da Aveleda - it is not just a wine estate but a historical wonder, with its unique Botanical garden and 17th century Manor Houses and cellars.

The Castle of Penafiel, stands as a sentinel, overseeing the town's evolution since the 10th century. Locals often recount tales of knights and nobles who once roamed its hallways.

One of Penafiel's highlights, located at the highest point in the city, is the Sameiro Sanctuary, one of the most visited places in the region. The Sanctuary was built at the end of the 19th century inspired by Braga's original one, and it’s surrounded by beautiful Italian romantic gardens with fountains, a bandstand, a cross and the shrines of Nossa Senhora da Piedade. located atop a hill, it offers panoramic views, making it worth a visit.

Every year, the town hosts the Agrarian Fair “Agrival”, which is the most important one in the sector of Agriculture, that attracts people from all over the country and also neighboring Spain.