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Architect Miguel Saraiva's ode to clean-lined, glass-walled minimalism, DOC is headed up by Portuguese star chef Rui Paula. Its terrace peering out across…
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Encircled by terraced hillsides that produce some of the world’s best port – and some stellar table wines, too – pretty little Pinhão sits on a particularly lovely bend of the Rio Douro, about 25km upriver from Peso da Régua. Wineries and their competing signs dominate the scene. Even the delightful train station has azulejos (hand-painted tiles) depicting the grape harvest. The town itself, cute though it is, holds little of interest, but does makes a fine base for exploring the many surrounding vineyards.
In addition to drinking your fill, this is a good setting for country walks, and cruises along the river by boat or train.
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Pinhão.
Architect Miguel Saraiva's ode to clean-lined, glass-walled minimalism, DOC is headed up by Portuguese star chef Rui Paula. Its terrace peering out across…
Whether you come for drinks, tapas and sunset over the river, or for one of the splendid three-course 'dinner parties' hosted by chef Pedro Cardoso,…
A bit like wandering into your Portuguese grandmother's house, this quirky restaurant in Provesende village is all about simple, tasty home cooking. It…
Wood-grilled meats and fish are the speciality at this schist-walled restaurant by the riverfront. On sunny days, the vine-shaded front terrace is the…
Young chef Milton Ferreira presides over this swank modern restaurant looking out over the Quinta do Portal vineyards about 12km north of Pinhão. Diners…
Serving traditional Portuguese food with minimal fanfare, Ponte Românica specialises in tasty grilled meat and fish (lamb chops, sea bass, salmon and…
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