{"id":178,"date":"2018-10-05T13:13:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T19:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skipvia.com\/Portugal18\/?p=178"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:47:55","slug":"trains-boats-and-quintas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skipvia.com\/Portugal18\/sao-joao-da-pesqueira\/trains-boats-and-quintas\/","title":{"rendered":"Trains, Boats, and Quintas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first full day at Quinta do Cachao in S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Pesqueria began with a lovely breakfast of toast and jam, ham and cheese rolls, fresh orange juice, and fruit. After breakfast we explored the Quinta grounds and surrounding vineyards and olive groves. We took a late morning train to Pinh\u00e3o for lunch and to catch a boat ride through the Rio Douro valley. We returned to the Quinta by train for a simple meal of sandwiches and cookies that we purchased in Pinh\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We didn\u2019t have any specific plans for our days at the Quinta, assuming we\u2019d be exploring the area one way or another. When our host Beatriz suggested a local train from Federrosa (about 3k from our Quinta) to Pinh\u00e3o instead of driving, we jumped at the chance. The drive would have taken over an hour over twisty roads. The train took about 35 minutes and rode along the north bank of the Douro with excellent scenery. Less than 3\u20ac per ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some photos from the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quinta do Cachao, Rio Douro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Grapes from the Quinta\u2019s vineyard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A partially deserted farmhouse near the Quinta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Vineyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Waiting for the train at Federrosa. No station\u2014just a siding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The train station at Pinh\u00e3o.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tile detail, Pinh\u00e3o station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A converted rabelo, the type of boat used to transport wine barrels on the Rio Douro back in the day, now used for river tours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Quinta\u2014grapes in the front, olives in the rear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The town of Pinh\u00e3o as seen from Rio Douro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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