Pinhão (Douro heart)

Pinhão is a village at the centre of the Douro wine region, where the Pinhão River meets the Douro, in the municipality of Alijó. Its railway station on the Douro line and its river quay make it a starting point for visits to the wine estates of the valley.

Pinhão lies inside the Alto Douro Wine Region, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What to see in Pinhão

Railway station: the station on the Douro line, with tile panels showing the landscape and the wine harvest of the region.
River quay: the quay on the Douro, where river boats stop.
Wine estates: estates that make Port wine surround the village on both banks, including Quinta do Bonfim, Quinta da Roêda and, across the river, Quinta das Carvalhas.
Terraced slopes: vineyards rise from the river on the terraces that UNESCO lists as part of the Alto Douro landscape.

Visiting Pinhão

By train: the Douro line runs along the river from Porto through Peso da Régua to Pinhão, and the historic Douro train stops in Pinhão in summer.
By boat: river cruises on the Douro stop at Pinhão.
Wine visits: several estates near the village open their cellars for visits and tastings.