Title: Santa Cruz do Douro Travel Guide: Best of Santa Cruz do Douro, Baiao Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro-Hotels.d6130727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro-Holiday-Rentals.d6130727.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Cruz do Douro Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro.d6130727.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz do Douro Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro.d6130727.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz do Douro Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Jazzinto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1f767ecb2c6acec3a44179774dd10764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jazzinto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1f767ecb2c6acec3a44179774dd10764.jpg) ## Visit Santa Cruz do Douro Things to do - Top hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz do Douro ![Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3350000/3348000/3347922/7791106c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa Lugar Do Carrapatelo, Santa Cruz do Douro, Baiao £105 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Baiao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caldas de Aregos Marina and Caldas de Aregos are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews) "La vue sur les vignobles du Douro est spectaculaire. Les employés aimables, sevice 5 étoiles. Petit déjeuner impressionnant beaucoup de variétés. Déception pour le restaurant. Nous avions choisi de diner le soir à ce restaurant, vraiment decu. Le menu n’est pas digne d’un hôtel de cette catégorie. ..." Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=3347922&PinnedHotelID=3347922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130727) ![Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10027700/10027684/9a3894c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro, Baiao £151 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Baiao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (326 reviews) "A beautiful, clean hotel on the Douro Valley. Opening the balcony door in the morning, a fresh breeze greeted me, and the sound of roosters crowing in the distant mountains marked a beautiful start to the day. The room and bed were comfortable. And the breakfast was super. I'd definitely stay here ..." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=10027684&PinnedHotelID=10027684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130727) ![Octant Douro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2670000/2664100/2664012/1f36e5e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Octant Douro Estrada Nacional 222 Km 41, Aveiro District, Castelo de Paiva £351 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Castelo de Paiva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews) "The views were unbelievable. Staff were amazing as was the food." Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=2664012&PinnedHotelID=2664012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130727) [See all 950 properties in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6130727) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa do Salgueiral](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74750000/74744600/74744599/64bafd2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa do Salgueiral Tv. do Bico, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Real Stay at this 3-star villa in Santa Marta de Penaguião. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caves Santa Marta and Dourocaves ... 10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) "This is the most magical place we have ever stayed! Jose and Elena are wonderful hosts. Great breakfast." Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-De-Penaguiao-Hotels-Casa-Do-Salqueiral.h74744599.Hotel-Information) ![Peso Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78113000/78112949/b80f42f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peso Village Rua da Quinta do Peso, 85, Amarante, Porto Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions San Gonçalo Bridge and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) "This place is above snd beyond you can imagine. Very special . You feel, relax and welcome . Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Spa hot tub .. private , vineries very beautiful. The owner is sooo nice . Breakfast is unique.. home made and delivered to you every morning… wowwwww" Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amarante-Hotels-Peso-Village.h78112949.Hotel-Information) ![Paredes Hotel Apartamento](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1845000/1844923/5daac8a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paredes Hotel Apartamento Rua Almeida Garrett, Paredes Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Paredes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Quinta da Aveleda and Penafiel Municipal ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (111 reviews) Parede Surprise... "Hotel needs a serious upgrade / revamp, walls dirty and carpets worn and dirty. Couch in room dirty; horrible mattresses and pillows; hair in beds; carpet stained, worn and dirty; walls marked and scuffed; kitchenette terrible - taps and sink dirty, extractor oily and smelly. Not to mention the TV... ..." Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paredes-Hotels-Paredes-Hotel-Apartamento.h1844923.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6130727&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monastery-Of-Santo-Andre-De-Ancede-Baiao.d553248635976174743.Attraction) #### Serra do Marão Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Serra do Marão during your travels in Teixeira e Teixeiró. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Serra-Do-Marao-Baiao.d765345741200752640.Attraction) #### Garden of Saint Bartholomew Explore the great outdoors at Garden of Saint Bartholomew, a lovely green space in Campelo e Ovil. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Garden-Of-Saint-Bartholomew-Baiao.d6264679.Attraction) #### Baiao Municipal Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Baiao Municipal Museum during your travels in Campelo e Ovil. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baiao-Municipal-Museum-Baiao.d6264670.Attraction) #### Quinta de Covela You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Quinta de Covela during your travels to Santa Cruz do Douro e São Tomé de Covelas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-De-Covela-Baiao.d873858225966153728.Attraction) #### Paroquial Church Find out about the history of Campelo e Ovil when you spend time at Paroquial Church. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paroquial-Church-Baiao.d6264682.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lamego: Quinta da Portela de Baixo Winery Tour and Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44637180/10cb709a-3804-44e3-8d40-3234e4330464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lamego: Quinta da Portela de Baixo Winery Tour and Tasting £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lamego-quinta-da-portela-de-baixo-winery-tour-and-tasting.a44637180.activity-details) ![Douro Full Day Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5286847/3ff2e062-d34b-4521-8a8d-f13ec1a111bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Douro Full Day Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/douro-full-day-tour-with-wine-tasting-and-lunch.a5286847.activity-details) ![Port Wine - Amazing Douro Valley and Amarante - from Porto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3457578/aa3dfcfd-0ed8-43e4-916c-1a50bfe02bf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Wine - Amazing Douro Valley and Amarante - from Porto £180 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/port-wine-amazing-douro-valley-and-amarante-from-porto.a3457578.activity-details) ![Private Douro Valley Tour Taylor Made](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49998041/14a5ea08-2cf1-4b43-ae00-0bc268b2d57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Douro Valley Tour Taylor Made £190 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-douro-valley-tour-taylor-made.a49998041.activity-details) ![Douro Valley Autumn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48985307/f47b0c8e-8374-4970-8b33-ff0f5d0ee62a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Douro Valley Premium with wine tasting lunch and boat £234 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/douro-valley-premium-with-wine-tasting-lunch-and-boat.a48985307.activity-details) ![Private Douro Valley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45751306/768f7b90-9669-41c7-9f47-0ad311923f73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Douro Valley Tour (2 wineries + boat) £169 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-douro-valley-tour-2-wineries-boat.a45751306.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro.d6130727.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Santa Cruz do Douro - Places of interest [Resende](https://expedia.co.uk/Resende.dx6323141)[Ancede](https://expedia.co.uk/Ancede.dx3000021741) - [Duoro River](https://expedia.co.uk/Duoro-River-Europe.d553248621532486759.Attraction) - [Dourocaves Winery](https://expedia.co.uk/Dourocaves-Winery-Peso-da-Regua.d6247927.Attraction) - [Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldas-De-Aregos-Thermal-Baths-Resende.d553248621560926717.Attraction) - [Quinta da Aveleda](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-Da-Aveleda-Penafiel.d553248621562515084.Attraction) - [Caldas de Aregos Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldas-De-Aregos-Marina-Resende.d553248621560926718.Attraction) - [Monastery of Santo André de Ancede](https://expedia.co.uk/Monastery-Of-Santo-Andre-De-Ancede-Baiao.d553248635976174743.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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