Craft workshops & Portuguese culture
The Douro is not only discovered through its landscapes and wines: it is also experienced through its gestures and traditions.
At Six Senses Douro Valley, immerse yourself in the world of Portuguese artisans and explore a culture rich in colours, know-how and stories passed down from generation to generation.
Expériences proposées
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Atelier d’azulejos → créez et peignez vos propres carreaux de faïence, guidé·e par un artisan local.
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Cours d’artisanat textile → initiation aux broderies et motifs traditionnels portugais.
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Atelier de poterie → découvrez le travail de la terre, du modelage à la cuisson, pour réaliser une pièce unique.
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Culture & traditions → présentation des légendes, musiques et symboles de la vallée du Douro.
Points forts
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Rencontre directe avec des artisans passionnés.
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Activités authentiques et immersives.
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Possibilité de repartir avec vos créations.
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Une manière originale de comprendre l’âme portugaise.
Craft workshops & Portuguese culture — on request
Examples of workshops (private or in small groups):
• Painting of azulejos (ceramic tiles) with a craftsman – 1.5 to 3 hours
• Pottery / ceramics (throwing, modeling, glazing)
• Cork work & decorative objects (local artisan)
• Traditional basketry & braiding
• Portuguese cuisine (e.g., pastéis de nata) – classes & tasting
• Introduction to fado (history + mini performance) – Porto
• Visit to a historic village (Provesende…) with a meeting with artisans
Factors that affect the price:
• Private vs. shared • Duration (1.5 hours, 2–3 hours, half-day) • Location (hotel / Porto / Douro village)
• Number of participants • Language (FR/EN/PT) • Possible transfers
→ Tell us your dates, the workshop you are interested in and the number of people: we will send you a quote confirmed by the craftsman/partner.
With Qhanati
We take care of:
Booking workshops tailored to your pace.
Coordination with partner artisans.
The personalization of the experience (private workshop, tailor-made theme, addition of a cultural visit).