Pinhão Travel Guide

  The river and the vineyards bring life...
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  • The river and the vineyards bring life to the town
      The river and the vineyards bring life...
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  •   Pinhão
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  • View of CS Vintage House from the Douro
      View of CS Vintage House from the Douro
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  • Pool area
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Things to Do  

Railway station and river

Railway station and river, Pinhão

 pedroinlondon Says:  The best ways to travel around the region is by train, or by boat (I went up to Pocinho by train and back down by kayak). When in Pinhao, check out the train station, and its tiles panels. http://youtube.com/watch?v=b6hDoEk2bZE 

Port wine tasting

Port wine tasting, Pinhão

 ncoutroulis Says:  While you're in the Douro Valley, you have to at least go to a vineyard, and taste the wine that this valley is so famous for. You can pretty much just go to any of them without an appointment, provided they are open. As you drive along the main road by the river, you'll see... 

Hotels  

HOTEL DOURO: Hotel Douro (Pinhão) very good.

HOTEL DOURO: Hotel Douro (Pinhão) very good., Pinhão

 amarelinho Says:  We are in the Pinhão...Pinhão is a village from the Alijó County, located on the right side of the Douro River. This little town is also one of the most beautiful places of Portugal.The peaceful village has an area of about 300 acres.Pinhão is 17 kilometres far from the... 

CS Vintage House: Pinhao's Hidden Treasure

CS Vintage House: Pinhao's Hidden Treasure, Pinhão

 nomad7890 Says:  The CS Vintage House is the perfect base to explore the Douro area, go hiking, visit vineyards, sail on the Douro, have a good swim, or just sit back and enjoy the view and tranquility. The rooms are very clean, grounds nicely kept, staff is attentive. The small town of... 

Residencial Douro: A good affordable option in Pinaho

Residencial Douro: A good affordable option in Pinaho, Pinhão

 nomad7890 Says:  Please note I did not necessarily stay in this property, however I walked past it many times and had a chance to see the same friendly lady with a very clean apron taking care of the front of the hotel and chatting with guests. The hotel looked clean and friendly and had a... 

Vintage House: Great hotel on the river bank

Vintage House: Great hotel on the river bank, Pinhão

 ncoutroulis Says:  Right on the bank of the Douro River, is the vintage House. This is a first class hotel, with an amazing restaurant. The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are very romantic (we had a terrace overlooking the River and pool) And it's small enough to be charming. It's location... 

The Place

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 Right on the bank of the Douro River, is the vintage House. This is a first class hotel, with an amazing restaurant. The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are... 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am looking at changing the first night I'm spending in Porto to staying in Pinhao overlooking the Douro. I arrive in Porto... 

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A: This is great Pedro. I started messing around with the links you sent. Found this Linea del Douro that does the Porto thing. Got mad because I could not find what I... 

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Pinhão - the Douro's hidden jewel.

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 Pinhão is the perfect place to stay along the Douro. It is a quiet town except during the harvest when it becomes quite busy. The town itself is very small and has some abandoned houses as some people... 

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PINHAO

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 Pinhao is located in the Douro Valley, which is where they grow the grapes to make the port wine. It is a beautful valley, through which the Rio Douro runs. There are port vineyards everywhere, where... 

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