--- title: Wine & Food Travel Blog | Alexandra Monteiro (4) 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. (4) --- [![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 July 13, 2026 ## [Portugal's Harvest Season: The Best Wineries to Visit](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/portugals-harvest-season-the-best-time-to-visit-the-douro-valley) Every September, vineyards across Portugal shift from quiet green slopes into some of the country's most vibrant destinations. This is [Portugal's harvest season](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience) Topics: [Harvest](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/harvest), [Wine harvest](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/wine-harvest), [Harvest Tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/harvest-tours), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On July 11, 2026 ## [Wine Tourism in Portugal: 10 Experiences in Douro to Try](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/wine-tourism-in-portugal-10-experiences-in-douro-to-try) The Douro Valley is where [wine tourism in Portugal](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience)truly comes alive. Terraced vineyards cascade down the hillsides toward the river, centuries-old quintas... Topics: [Port wine tasting](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/port-wine-tasting), [vineyard tours Douro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/vineyard-tours-douro), [wine tourism in Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/wine-tourism-in-portugal), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On July 7, 2026 ## [What to Do in Douro Valley in Fall 2026](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/what-to-do-in-douro-valley-in-fall-2026) Planning a trip to the [Douro](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wine-tours/all/5-day-douro-valley-tour-with-2-hour-river-cruise)[Valley](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wine-tours/all/5-day-douro-valley-tour-with-2-hour-river-cruise)and wondering if fall is the right time to go? The short answer: absolutely. As summer gives way to September, October, and... Topics: [Douro Valley wine tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-wine-tours), [Douro Valley wine tasting](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-wine-tasting), [things to do Douro Valley](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/things-to-do-douro-valley), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On July 5, 2026 ## [The Best of Last-Minute Summer Travel in Europe](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/the-best-of-last-minute-summer-travel-in-europe) The best last-minute summer travel often means trading mass-tourism itineraries for something far more rewarding: private, flexible, and deeply authentic... Topics: [Douro Valley tours](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley-tours), [Portugal wine tour](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/portugal-wine-tour), [last-minute summer travel Europe](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/last-minute-summer-travel-europe), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On June 30, 2026 ## [The Ultimate Travel Guide to Comporta: The "Hamptons of Portugal"](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-comporta-portugal-a-secret-paradise) Just an hour south of [Lisbon](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wine-tours/5-day-tour-in-lisbon-and-comporta-portugal), where pine forests meet endless rice paddies, and the Atlantic Ocean rolls onto wide, windswept dunes, lies [**Comporta**](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wine-tours/5-day-tour-in-lisbon-and-comporta-portugal),  the... Topics: [Comporta Portugal travel guide](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/comporta-portugal-travel-guide), [things to do in Comporta](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/things-to-do-in-comporta), [best beaches in Comporta](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/best-beaches-in-comporta), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/Foto.png) By [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro) On June 28, 2026 ## [3 Best Places to Visit in Europe This Fall 2026](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/3-best-places-to-visit-in-europe-this-fall-2026) ## 2026 Fall Guide As summer approaches, many travelers are already planning their next European getaway. For those looking beyond the peak season, fall offers... 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