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Transportation: By boat
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  • Updated by micas_pt on Sep 29, 2004
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    • Pinhão - Arriving in Pinhão by boat
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    • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: Arriving in Pinhão by boat is something I will not forget. The landscape is breathtaking and the first sight of the village situated on the valley makes you feel like you are arriving in some fairy tale - the white houses, the beautiful hotel with the blooming pink flowers, the metallic bridge and the little marina with the wooden boats.

    To arrive in Pinhão by boat contact one of the cruise operators, as there aren't regular connections. We made a cruise from Régua to Pinhão and then back to Régua, which allowed us some time off in Pinhão. The operator we used was Douro Azul (www.douroazul.pt).

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    Transportation: By train
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    Getting TO/AROUND: There are regular trains to Pinhão and also special trips made on a "historical train" (an old model train that works with coal).

    Travelling in the regular train is more economic and faster, although it doesn't have the magic of travelling in a slow coal train, reminding us of long gone days.

    Nevertheless, both options will entitle you with a fantastic trip on a rail that is situated on the bottom of the mountain's slopes by the River.

    For further information, check the national rail operator: www.cp.pt. There are also combinations of train and boat in some operators, such as Douro Azul (www.douroazul.pt). In this case you will arrive by boat and leave by train (towards Régua or Porto, in most cases).

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    Transportation: Walking around
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    • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND: Wandering around the village's narrow streets and taking a stroll along the marina is for sure the best option to explore Pinhão. As the village is small, you will quickly discover some hidden spots and visit major highlights of the lovely village situated by the River.

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    Transportation: By car
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    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: Arriving in Pinhão by car it’s easy: if you are driving from other major cities such as Vila Real or Porto, just follow the signs to Régua (city). When you are in Régua region you will see signs to Pinhão. The road leading to Pinhão is winding through the mountain. Drive slowly and enjoy the view, it is magnificent. Once in Pinhão, parking is somewhat easy.

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    globerover Sat Oct 16, 2004 16:54 UTC
     a great landscape and lovely town, and this train station is indeed remarkable;    		ncfg Thu Sep 30, 2004 22:33 UTC
     Great update on your pics, it is a beautiful region :-)
    dr.firas Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:30 UTC
     Wonderful brand new place for me, love it! :-D    		andrea.d Wed Sep 15, 2004 18:00 UTC
     Portugal has so many beautiful places! This page is really wonderful! :)
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