Tours of the wine country along the Douro River often include stops at this peaceful town on the way to Salamanca, Spain.
This tiny village, only a few hundred feet from the Spanish border, sits on the banks of the Douro River. The Douro River Valley is famous for its vineyards and port wine grapes. Also see almond, olive and cherry orchards lining the valley.
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Spectacularly located at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão rivers, the small town of Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking area. Although a sleepy town for most of the year, Pinhão bursts into life in autumn during the annual grape harvest, attracting pickers from all over the country. Popular for its peaceful riverside location and surrounding scenery, Pinhão is a mecca for lovers of fine wine. Built on the site of an 18th century wine estate, the four-star Vintage House Hotel operates regular tastings and courses covering a wide range of aspects, such as the main types, how the wine is made and buying and storing. The railway line passes within view of some of the most famous Port vineyards. Croft’s Quinta da Roeda, Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos and Cockburn’s Tua are all within sight of the train. Further along are two of the grandest of vineyard estates: Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas and the Symingtons’ Quinta do Vesúvio, both of which have their own private railway stations.
Spectacularly located at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão rivers, the small town of Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking area. Although a sleepy town for most of the year, Pinhão bursts into life in autumn during the annual grape harvest, attracting pickers from all over the country. Popular for its peaceful riverside location and surrounding scenery, Pinhão is a mecca for lovers of fine wine. Built on the site of an 18th century wine estate, the four-star Vintage House Hotel operates regular tastings and courses covering a wide range of aspects, such as the main types, how the wine is made and buying and storing. The railway line passes within view of some of the most famous Port vineyards. Croft’s Quinta da Roeda, Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos and Cockburn’s Tua are all within sight of the train. Further along are two of the grandest of vineyard estates: Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas and the Symingtons’ Quinta do Vesúvio, both of which have their own private railway stations.
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Peso da Régua is a town in the north of Portugal, on the River Douro. It has a population of about 10,000 and is in the heart of Portugal's port wine-producing region.
Mateus is a charming portuguese village, which owes its fame to the nobility of the region. Visitors may visit the Mateus palace and view the baroque architecture, valuable paintings, and small private museum. There are also beautiful gardens for visitors to admire and enjoy. Mateus is also known for its wine industry and produces a variety of wines showcasing the Mateus palace on the face of the unique bottle.
Overlooked by one of Portugal's most important shrines, Lamego is an ancient episcopal city lying within the Upper Douro's demarcated Port wine area. Located in a fertile valley, it is a delightful Baroque town with a central square laid out as a public garden surrounded by elegant 17th-century buildings. Its most significant role in the country's history was as the site where, in 1143, the cortes met for the very first time to declare Afonso Henriques as Portugal's first king.
Peso da Régua is a town in the north of Portugal, on the River Douro. It has a population of about 10,000 and is in the heart of Portugal's port wine-producing region.
Entre-Os-Rios is a small town located at the confluence of the Duoro and Tamega Rivers. Enjoy magnificent views of vineyards and fruit trees, and utter relaxation while strolling through this charming town.
Entre-Os-Rios is a small town located at the confluence of the Duoro and Tamega Rivers. Enjoy magnificent views of vineyards and fruit trees, and utter relaxation while strolling through this charming town.
Porto (Oporto), Portugal's second largest city, is full of interest, and the district it heads offers the visitor plenty to see. Along the coast, there are resorts like the cosmopolitan beach of Espinho, busy ports like Matosinhos, with splendid seafood, or traditional fishing towns like Póvoa de Varzim, and there is also an animated casino. Charming Amarante has 17th century mansions overlooking the river and is famous for a sweet egg pastries called "papos de anjo" (angel bellies). In Vila Nova de Gaia, there are lodges where Port wine is blended and aged and where tasting are offered, or visitors may take a river cruise along the Douro. The whole district is filled with prosperous towns, but there are also many calm roads with wonderful views over the river and a rugged and still unspoilt coastline.
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Porto (Oporto), Portugal's second largest city, is full of interest, and the district it heads offers the visitor plenty to see. Along the coast, there are resorts like the cosmopolitan beach of Espinho, busy ports like Matosinhos, with splendid seafood, or traditional fishing towns like Póvoa de Varzim, and there is also an animated casino. Charming Amarante has 17th century mansions overlooking the river and is famous for a sweet egg pastries called "papos de anjo" (angel bellies). In Vila Nova de Gaia, there are lodges where Port wine is blended and aged and where tasting are offered, or visitors may take a river cruise along the Douro. The whole district is filled with prosperous towns, but there are also many calm roads with wonderful views over the river and a rugged and still unspoilt coastline.
Porto History & Wine Lodges | Classic (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto History & Wine Lodges | Superior & Premium (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto Wine Lodges (6 - 8 Hours)
Culture, Art & Architecture of Porto (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto Jewish Inheritance & Wine Lodge | Classic (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto Jewish Inheritance & Wine Lodge | Superior & Premium (6 - 8 Hours)
Green Wine Region & Amarante (6 - 8 Hours)
Braga Sanctuary & Guimarães Birthplace (6 - 8 Hours)
Santiago de Compostela (6 - 8 Hours)
Douro Valley Wine Estate & River Cruise - Classic (8 Hours) BEST SELLER
Douro Valley Wine Estate & River Cruise | Premium (8 Hours)
Douro Valley Wine Estate & River Cruise | Superior (8 Hours)
Douro Valley Wines & Luxury Yacht Cruise (8 Hours)
Coimbra & Conímbriga Ruins (6 - 8 Hours)
Coimbra University & Aveiro Fishermen's City (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)
Porto (Oporto), Portugal's second largest city, is full of interest, and the district it heads offers the visitor plenty to see. Along the coast, there are resorts like the cosmopolitan beach of Espinho, busy ports like Matosinhos, with splendid seafood, or traditional fishing towns like Póvoa de Varzim, and there is also an animated casino. Charming Amarante has 17th century mansions overlooking the river and is famous for a sweet egg pastries called "papos de anjo" (angel bellies). In Vila Nova de Gaia, there are lodges where Port wine is blended and aged and where tasting are offered, or visitors may take a river cruise along the Douro. The whole district is filled with prosperous towns, but there are also many calm roads with wonderful views over the river and a rugged and still unspoilt coastline.
Porto History & Wine Lodges | Classic (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto History & Wine Lodges | Superior & Premium (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto Wine Lodges (6 - 8 Hours)
Culture, Art & Architecture of Porto (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto Jewish Inheritance & Wine Lodge | Classic (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto Jewish Inheritance & Wine Lodge | Superior & Premium (6 - 8 Hours)
Green Wine Region & Amarante (6 - 8 Hours)
Braga Sanctuary & Guimarães Birthplace (6 - 8 Hours)
Santiago de Compostela (6 - 8 Hours)
Douro Valley Wine Estate & River Cruise - Classic (8 Hours) BEST SELLER
Douro Valley Wine Estate & River Cruise | Premium (8 Hours)
Douro Valley Wine Estate & River Cruise | Superior (8 Hours)
Douro Valley Wines & Luxury Yacht Cruise (8 Hours)
Coimbra & Conímbriga Ruins (6 - 8 Hours)
Coimbra University & Aveiro Fishermen's City (6 - 8 Hours)
Porto at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)
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