Pinhão pier (Cais do Pinhão) → Quinta do Bomfim
Walk 500 m from the pier along the waterfront road toward Pinhão railway station, then take the path beside the railway bridge.
Cruise port in Portugal
Pinhão
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 8 hours. 16 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 2 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 173 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 3,391
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Cais Fluvial do Pinhão. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Cais Fluvial do Pinhão.
- Quinta Winery Advance Reservations and Terraced Vineyards
Advance reservations are recommended for tours and tastings at historic Douro Valley wineries (quintas), as each winery has limited capacity. The terraced vineyard slopes are steep, so comfortable walking shoes are needed.
- Azulejo Tile Murals at Pinhão Railway Station
Twenty-four azulejo (blue painted tile) panels created in 1937 are installed on the exterior of Pinhão Railway Station. They vividly depict traditional life along the Douro, including grape harvesting and transport on Rabelo boats.
- Euro (EUR) and Payment at Quintas
Portugal uses the euro (EUR) as its official currency. Major quintas and hotels readily accept cards, but cash is useful at small local tapas bars and boat piers.
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Pinhão pier (Cais do Pinhão) → Pinhão railway station (Estação do Pinhão)
Disembark, climb the steps toward the village, and continue 200 m along the road to reach the front of Pinhão Station, decorated with azulejo tiles.
Pinhão village center → Casal de Loivos viewpoint
Take a taxi from the village center taxi stand along the winding vineyard mountain road to the viewpoint in Casal de Loivos.
Pinhão pier (Cais do Pinhão) → Rabelo boat cruise on the Douro
Take a traditional wooden Rabelo boat from the pier on a round trip upriver to the Tua River confluence.
Pinhão places to explore
Explore 16 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Pinhão Railway Station
A historic small railway station built in the 19th century, with 24 panels of blue azulejo tiles around its facade depicting traditional grape harvesting and winemaking in the Douro Valley.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Quinta do Seixo - Sandeman
A 100-hectare vineyard famous for the “Don” brand with its black-cloaked Sandeman figure, featuring a state-of-the-art winery and a terrace with breathtaking views of the Douro River.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- EUR 22~EUR 45
Quinta de la Rosa
A family-run quinta built in terraces on the cliffs above the Douro, offering tastings of excellent Douro DOC table wines and olive oil produced at its own winery.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- EUR 20~EUR 40
Quinta das Carvalhas
A vast 600-hectare quinta owned by Real Companhia Velha, with 360-degree valley views from a round pavilion atop the hill across the River Pinhão.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 20 min
- Admission
- EUR 25~EUR 50
Quinta do Ventozelo
One of the Douro Valley's largest historic quintas, mentioned in records since the 16th century, with its own wine interpretation center and walking trails through wild vegetation.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 20 min
- Admission
- EUR 15~EUR 35
Ponte Metálica do Pinhão
An iconic steel truss bridge built in 1906 using engineering expertise from Gustave Eiffel's firm, connecting the village of Pinhão with vineyard hills on the south bank of the Douro.
- Visit
- about 20 min
- Admission
- Free
Cruises calling at Pinhão
173 sailings are grouped into 15 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald Cruises24 departure dates
Sailing 2027.03 ~ 2028.11
Emerald Cruises65 departure dates
Sailing 2027.03 ~ 2028.11
Emerald Cruises24 departure dates
Sailing 2027.03 ~ 2028.10Emerald Cruises6 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.10Europe cruises · 7 nights
Lisbon to Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro
Lisbon → Barcelona
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,257
Emerald Cruises6 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.10Europe cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
Secrets of the Douro & Barcelona
Porto → Barcelona
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,247
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Discover the South of France & Portugal: Lisbon to Nice
Lisbon → Nice
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 11,660
Emerald Cruises5 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.06Europe cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro
Barcelona → Porto
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,038
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.06Europe cruises · 7 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro
Barcelona → Lisbon
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 7,048
Emerald Cruises6 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.10Europe cruises · 7 nights
Madrid & Secrets of the Douro
Madrid → Porto
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,827
Emerald Cruises6 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.10Europe cruises · 7 nights
Madrid to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro
Madrid → Lisbon
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,837
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.06Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Discover the South of France & Portugal: Nice to Lisbon
Nice → Lisbon
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 11,726
Emerald Cruises6 departure dates
Sailing 2027.07 ~ 2028.09Europe cruises · 7 nights
Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro
Lisbon → Madrid
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,826
15 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Pinhão
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About Pinhão
The port of Pinhao in Portugal is designated as a port of call for Emerald Cruises. It is one of the consecutive ports of call on a sailing itinerary, forming one leg of a route connecting to Vega de Terron.
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