--- 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 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... Topics: [Algarve Travel Guide](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/algarve-travel-guide), [Portuguese Grand Prix](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/portuguese-grand-prix), [best hotels in the Algarve](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/best-hotels-in-the-algarve), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On September 22, 2026 ## [Best MICHELIN Key Hotels in Portugal: 2026 Guide](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-michelin-key-hotels-in-portugal-2026-guide) How many MICHELIN Key hotels are in [Portugal](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience)? Portugal has 69 hotels with a MICHELIN Key in 2026, according to the selection announced on September 18, 2026.... 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), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On September 8, 2026 ## [How to Visit the Douro Valley in One Day](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/how-to-visit-the-douro-valley-in-one-day) ## Yes, You Can See the Douro Valley in a Day Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2001, the Douro Valley is the oldest wine-demarcated region in... Topics: [Quinta da Pacheca](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/quinta-da-pacheca), [Douro Valley day trip](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-day-trip), [douro valley one day tour](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-one-day-tour), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On September 2, 2026 ## [Why Choose Wine Tourism in Portugal as Your Travel Advisor](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/why-choose-wine-tourism-in-portugal-as-your-travel-advisor) Who should you trust to plan your [Portugal trip](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience): a search engine, a booking platform, or a dedicated travel advisor?By now, you've probably decided you want a... Topics: [travel advisor Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/travel-advisor-portugal), [wine tourism Portugal advisor](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/wine-tourism-portugal-advisor), [Portugal wine travel advisor](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/portugal-wine-travel-advisor), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On August 26, 2026 ## [Portugal 2027: Why It Should Be Your Next Travel Destination](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/portugal-2027-why-it-should-be-your-next-travel-destination) Some destinations chase trends. [Portugal](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience) simply keeps proving why it doesn't need to. While travel headlines shift from one "it" destination to the next,... Topics: [Douro Valley wine tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-wine-tours), [best time to visit Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/best-time-to-visit-portugal), [Portugal travel 2027](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/portugal-travel-2027), - [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) ![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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