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Pinhão is a small riverside town surrounded by some of the best-known wine estates in Portugal. Its railway station, waterfront and boat departures are close together, while vineyards and quintas begin almost as soon as you leave the centre. This Pinhão travel guide focuses on planning your time in town and the places immediately around

Choosing the best wineries in the Douro Valley isn’t only about finding the biggest names. Some estates are ideal for a first tasting, while others give you more time in the vineyards, focus on Port, or combine wine with views across the valley. Pinhão has several estates that are relatively easy to combine in one

If you’re planning 2 days in the Douro Valley, this route brings together the region’s wine, river scenery and historic towns without cramming too much into each day. Start in Pinhão on Day 1 with its famous station, a Douro River cruise and a wine tasting at a nearby quinta. On Day 2, follow the

Pinhão and Peso da Régua are two of the most practical choices when deciding where to stay in the Douro Valley, but they suit slightly different trips. Pinhão puts you close to the river, railway and central wine country, while Peso da Régua offers rail connections, more everyday services and convenient road access towards Lamego

The best things to do in the Douro Valley go beyond wine tasting. Pinhão, river cruises, vineyard roads, viewpoints, historic villages and towns such as Peso da Régua and Lamego all give you a different look at the region. Distances can be deceptive, and crossing the valley for individual stops can take more time than

The Douro Valley stretches east from Porto through a landscape shaped by the river, vineyards and towns along its banks. Peso da Régua and Pinhão are two of the easiest places to use as a base. The region extends well beyond these two towns. Pinhão, Peso da Régua, Lamego, the wine estates and the main

The best things to do in Porto include historic landmarks, tiled churches, local markets, Port wine cellars and some of the city’s most impressive river views.  Many of the major sights are in the historic centre, while Vila Nova de Gaia is known for its wine lodges and viewpoints across the Douro. There are plenty

Where to stay in Porto depends mainly on whether you want the upper centre, the Douro riverfront or easier access to western Porto.  Baixa works well for sightseeing and transport, Ribeira keeps you beside the river, while Cedofeita, Boavista and Vila Nova de Gaia suit different priorities. The main difference between Porto neighbourhoods is elevation

If you’re deciding where to eat in Porto, it helps to choose restaurants by the kind of meal you want rather than picking whatever is closest to the next attraction.  Ribeira has several restaurants serving traditional Portuguese cooking and seafood, while the centre has more contemporary restaurants and speciality coffee shops. Some of Porto’s best-known