Before you go

Your trip to Pinhão.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Pinhão – Vila Real Destination Vale do Douro

How to get there

Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Maia · 145 km
Estação do Pinhão 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Porto, the Linha do Douro takes about two and a half hours to reach the Estação do Pinhão. From Régua it's about 25 km via the N222 road along the river, or half an hour by train. The nearest airport is Porto (OPO). Confirm before booking.

How many days

One day is enough for the station, a quinta with a tasting, and the Miradouro de Casal de Loivos. Staying at an estate in the region allows you to visit others at leisure and take a boat trip on the river.

When to go

September and October are usually harvest season, with a lot of activity at the estates. Spring brings green hillsides. In the height of the European summer, the heat in the valley bottom is often strong.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The village is walked on foot and some quintas are just a few minutes from the station. For higher viewpoints and estates, a car or taxi helps. If you drive, do not drink at tastings.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Pinhão

Morning
Train and station
Arrive by train and see the tile panels at the Estação do Pinhão.
Afternoon
Quinta do Bomfim
Walk to Quinta do Bomfim for the visit with tasting and have lunch in the village.
Late afternoon
Casal de Loivos
Drive or take a taxi up to the Miradouro de Casal de Loivos to see the Douro bend.
Evening
Dinner at a quinta
Dine at a quinta with a restaurant or in the village, with a reservation.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinhão a city?

No, it is a small village in the municipality of Alijó, in the district of Vila Real, known for the surrounding quintas.

Can you visit quintas on foot from Pinhão?

Some are near the village, like Quinta do Bomfim. For others, use a taxi, car, or boat.

How to get from Régua to Pinhão?

By train, in about half an hour, or by car along the N222 beside the river, about 25 km.

Are there boat trips in Pinhão?

Yes, boats depart from the Pinhão quay for short trips along the Douro. Check schedules in the village.

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