{"product_id":"douro-valley-a-romantic-stay-with-dinner-picnic","title":"Douro Valley: A Romantic Stay with Dinner \u0026 Picnic","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe stay within a peaceful collection of country houses in the historic village of Marialva, surrounded by the slower landscapes of Portugal’s interior. Over two nights, the experience brings together quiet mornings, time in the spa, a dinner for two and a picnic, with a visit to the village’s historic castle woven into the stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Romantic Village Stay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur two-night stay unfolds in a Superior Double Room, with breakfast included each morning. The setting gives us time to settle into the quiet rhythm of the village and enjoy a slower side of the region together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinner \u0026amp; a Picnic for Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne evening is reserved for dinner together, while a picnic for two offers a more relaxed way to spend time outdoors. Rather than filling each day with plans, these simple moments become the heart of the stay. Dinner drinks are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Walks \u0026amp; Time at the Spa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring our stay, we visit the historic castle of Marialva before returning for time in the spa circuit. It creates a gentle balance between exploring the surrounding heritage and retreating into quieter moments back at the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo nights in a Superior Double Room\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast each morning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dinner for two\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA picnic for two\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visit to Marialva Castle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the spa circuit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stay shaped around slow, unhurried time together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wanting to experience more of the surrounding region, a separate Douro programme offered by the property includes a boat journey with lunch, alongside a castle visit, dinner, picnic and spa access. This can be considered as an alternative experience rather than part of the romantic stay itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a few days made for two: slow breakfasts, a picnic somewhere peaceful, dinner as evening settles in and time to wander through an old Portuguese village without rushing onwards. Between the castle and the spa, there is space simply to enjoy being away together. We look forward to welcoming you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256549851478,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep8_2026_07_35_21PM.png?v=1788867361","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/products\/douro-valley-a-romantic-stay-with-dinner-picnic","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}