Douro Valley
The Douro Valley Train Ride – Portugal
The Dour Valley train ride is one of the experiences you should not miss when visiting the Douro Valley.
David Monteiro Tour Guide
Welcome to my website. I’m David Monteiro, a Tour Guide or Tour Leader, as you prefer to call it.
This website showcases my work and is an ongoing project.
Here you’ll find information about subjects I typically discuss during the tours I lead.
Join me on my newest adventure, the
HIKING PORTUGAL TRIP
From June 15 to 26, 2027
Hiking Portugal Trip – A 12-Day Journey Through Nature, History, and Culture
Get ready for a life-changing adventure across Portugal’s most breathtaking landscapes with the Hiking Portugal Trip.
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Minho
Casa de Mateus or Mateus Palace, Portugal
Mateus Palace set in beautiful gardens is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal.
Historic Villages
Historic Villages (Aldeias Históricas) Portugal
Historic Villages: Embark on a journey through time and tradition along the captivating route of Portugal’s Historic Villages.
Other locations - Portugal
Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra is famous for its University, the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, “the city of students”.
Alentejo
Setúbal, Portugal
Setúbal was inhabited in ancient times by the Phoenicians and the Romans, who settled on the south bank of the River Sado.
Gerês National Park
Hiking the Peneda Trail at Geres National Park
Explore wild beauty Hiking the Peneda Trail in Peneda-Gerês National Park. Discover the untamed nature on this unforgettable hike.
Alentejo
Alcacer do Sal, Portugal
Alcacer do Sal, graciously laid out over the right bank of the Sado, this village has been settled since the earliest of times.
Alentejo
Hiking from Minas de São Domingos to Pomarão, Portugal
Hiking from Minas de São Domingos to Pomarão is unforgettable. The 20.5 km hike is almost flat, with some tunnels along the way.
Minho
Discovering this vintage Inn: The Charm of Paço de Calheiros
Paço de Calheiros is a stunning 17th-century manor house that has gracefully transformed into a vintage inn.
About David Monteiro
Welcome to the digital doorway of discovery! I can be your gateway to unforgettable adventures across the captivating landscapes of Portugal and Spain.
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The objective of this website
This website aims to be a repository of my texts and photos, mostly related to the tours I’ve been leading.
You will find information about Portugal, Spain, and Cape Verde the regions where I guide.
Collaboration with other projects
Although I have a company (Iberactive), I’m always open to joining other projects, opening new destinations for client companies, or working with other travel agencies.
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Questions and answers
Please access the page “Questions and answers about traveling to Portugal” for questions and answers about traveling to Portugal and Spain.