--- title: Wine & Food Travel Blog | Alexandra Monteiro description: Alexandra is a marketing specialist with a global mindset and a deep appreciation for culture. With a Master’s in Commercial Management and Marketing - and another in Chinese Studies - she effortlessly connects strategy with storytelling. A true travel enthusiast, she finds inspiration in Eastern traditions and brings that same sense of curiosity and detail to her work. At Wine Tourism in Portugal, she blends her love for discovery with a passion for sharing Portugal’s wine culture with the world. --- [![svgexport-1 (2)](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/svgexport-1%20(2).png?width=319&height=45&name=svgexport-1%20(2).png)](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/)   ![support](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/support.png?width=22&name=support.png)Contact our Team: +351 22 6102075 - [Best Sellers](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/best-sellers-wine-tours-in-portugal) - [Cruises](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/cruises-tours-portugal) - [Wine & Food](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/wine-food-tours) - [Luxury Tours](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/luxury-wine-tours-portugal) - [Culture & Heritage](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/culture-heritage-tours) - [Short Breaks](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/short-breaks-in-portugal) # Wine & Food Travel Blog ### The best tips, inspirations and experiences of wine tourism in Portugal - - [Wine Tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/wine-tours) - [City Breaks](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/city-breaks) - [Douro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro) - [Lisbon](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/lisbon) - [Porto](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/porto) - [Alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/alentejo) ### Latest Posts ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On October 13, 2026 ## [Porto Named Europe's Friendliest City by Condé Nast Traveller in 2026](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/porto-named-europes-friendliest-city-by-condé-nast-traveller-in-2026) Porto has been named the friendliest city in Europe in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards. Worldwide, only Melbourne in Australia ranks... Topics: [Lisbon](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/lisbon), [Porto](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/porto), [friendliest city in Europe](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/friendliest-city-in-europe), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On October 6, 2026 ## [What Makes Fall the Best Season for Wine Tourism in Portugal?](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/what-makes-fall-the-best-season-for-wine-tourism-in-portugal) Fall is widely considered the best season for wine tourism in Portugal because it combines milder temperatures, the grape harvest (vindima), golden vineyard... Topics: [wine tourism Portugal fall](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/wine-tourism-portugal-fall), [Douro Valley harvest season](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-harvest-season), [autumn wine tours Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/autumn-wine-tours-portugal), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On October 2, 2026 ## [Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2027: Where to Visit the Porto and Douro Winners](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-of-wine-tourism-awards-2027-where-to-visit-the-porto-and-douro-winners) The Best Of Wine Tourism Awards are international awards created by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network to recognize excellence and innovation in [wine...](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wineries-vineyards/all) Topics: [best of wine tourism awards 2027](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/best-of-wine-tourism-awards-2027), [where to visit best of wine tourism winners](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/where-to-visit-best-of-wine-tourism-winners), [best of wine tourism 2027 winners](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/best-of-wine-tourism-2027-winners) ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On September 24, 2026 ## [F1 Portugal Grand Prix Guide: Where to Eat, Stay and Explore](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/f1-portugal-guide-where-to-eat-stay-and-explore) ## When is F1 in Portugal Happening The Portuguese Grand Prix is officially back on the Formula 1 calendar for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with the 2027 race set... 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Topics: [MICHELIN Key wine hotels Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/michelin-key-wine-hotels-portugal), [how many MICHELIN Key hotels are in Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/how-many-michelin-key-hotels-are-in-portugal), [MICHELIN Key hotels Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/michelin-key-hotels-portugal), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On September 15, 2026 ## [How to Visit the New 7 Wonders of Portugal (2026)](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/how-to-visit-the-new-7-wonders-of-portugal-2026) What are the New 7 Wonders of [Portugal](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience)? On September 12, 2026, Portugal revealed the winners of its New 7 Wonders competition, nearly 20 years after the... Topics: [Alentejo Tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/alentejo-tours), [Portugal heritage sites 2026](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/portugal-heritage-sites-2026), [new 7 wonders of Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/new-7-wonders-of-portugal), - [1](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com) - [2](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro/page/2) - [3](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro/page/3) - [4](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro/page/4) - [5](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro/page/5) [Next](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro/page/2) ![Wine Tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Woman-Drinking-Red-Wine2-1024x574.jpg?width=1024&name=Woman-Drinking-Red-Wine2-1024x574.jpg "Wine Tours") ### [10 Wine Tours You Can't Miss in Porto](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/10-wine-tours-you-cant-miss-in-porto) ![Quinta\_do\_Castro\_Winery-2](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quinta_do_Castro_Winery-2.jpg?width=2000&height=1318&name=Quinta_do_Castro_Winery-2.jpg "Quinta_do_Castro_Winery-2") ### [10 Wineries You Can't Miss in Douro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/10-wineries-you-cant-miss-in-douro) ![Wine Barrels Quinta da Pacheca](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wine%20Barrels%20Quinta%20da%20Pacheca.jpg?width=848&name=Wine%20Barrels%20Quinta%20da%20Pacheca.jpg "Wine Barrels Quinta da Pacheca") ### [10 Barrels to Sleep in the Douro Valley - Here's why you can't miss it](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/sleep-in-a-barrel-in-the-douro-valley) ### Blog Updates   Get all new articles directly in your inbox, with the best wine, food & travel advices [![wine-tours-portugal-1](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wine-tours-portugal-1.jpg?width=570&name=wine-tours-portugal-1.jpg)](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/custom-tour-in-portugal)   #### Already planning to visit Portugal? 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