Douro Valley (Pinhão), Portugal

Douro Valley Pinhão

Terraced vineyards along a winding river, reachable on one of Europe's most scenic train lines.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Douro Valley

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the scenic train along the river, or a boat trip from Pinhão's quay.
  2. AfternoonVisit a family quinta for a tour of the terraces and a port tasting.
  3. EveningHave dinner with a view over the vineyards as the river turns gold.

Day 2

Drive up to the São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint over the valley.

What to eat

Tawny port and a Douro red wine with roast kid.

Local tips

Make the most of Douro Valley

Beat the crowds

Harvest time in September is lively. Summer is hot.

Best photo spot

The terraced vineyards from the São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint.

Getting there

Trains from Porto take about 2.5 hours on the scenic Douro line.

Don't miss nearby

Peso da Régua and the Côa Valley rock art.

Good to know

Sit on the right side of the train from Porto for river views. The Pinhão station has painted tiles.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Douro Valley

Getting there

  • Vila Real Airport (VRL)17 km away
  • Porto Airport (OPO)95 km away
  • Braga85 km away
  • Porto90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Douro Valley: good to know

Is Douro Valley worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and food. Terraced vineyards along a winding river, reachable on one of Europe's most scenic train lines.

How many days do you need in Douro Valley?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Douro Valley?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Harvest time in September is lively. Summer is hot.

How do you get to Douro Valley?

The nearest airport is Vila Real Airport (VRL), about 17 km away. Trains from Porto take about 2.5 hours on the scenic Douro line.

What is there to see near Douro Valley?

Nearby hidden places include Braga (83 km), Porto (91 km) and Aveiro (111 km).

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