View from the pousada
View from the pousada
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One last caldo verde, and probably the best of the trip - actually all the food there was good
One last caldo verde, and probably the best of the trip - actually all the food there was good
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View of the basilica from the Pousada Viano do Castelo
View of the basilica from the Pousada Viano do Castelo
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Basilica de Santa Luzia, Viano do Castelo
Basilica de Santa Luzia, Viano do Castelo
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There are some seriously big highway bridges through this area (have I mentioned I'm afraid of heights)
There are some seriously big highway bridges through this area (have I mentioned I'm afraid of heights)
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Saying goodbye to our new friends
Saying goodbye to our new friends
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Last delectable dessert at Chanceleiros
Last delectable dessert at Chanceleiros
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Then we took the party back to our terrace
Then we took the party back to our terrace
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Tasting at Quinta das Carvalhas
Tasting at Quinta das Carvalhas
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You can also visit the medieval aqueduct
You can also visit the medieval aqueduct
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Nossa Senhora dos Remédios church
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios church
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The drive back to Pinhao along the Douro (fortunately in the sun, this time)
The drive back to Pinhao along the Douro (fortunately in the sun, this time)
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Looking back up the hill from the city center
Looking back up the hill from the city center
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Door of Lamego Cathedral
Door of Lamego Cathedral
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The Romanesque Lamego Cathedral dates to the late 12th Century, although little remains of the original structure
The Romanesque Lamego Cathedral dates to the late 12th Century, although little remains of the original structure
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Street art
Street art
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Lamego Castle was built in the 12th Century on the highest point of the city
Lamego Castle was built in the 12th Century on the highest point of the city
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Inside the old city walls, on the way up to the castle
Inside the old city walls, on the way up to the castle
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Baroque stairway to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios church
Baroque stairway to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios church
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We arrived in Lamego just as the rain passed
We arrived in Lamego just as the rain passed
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Yes, that's snow on the top of the hills in the distance
Yes, that's snow on the top of the hills in the distance
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Tasting at Quinta do Infantado. This was just the start - there were plenty more to come, including a 50 y/o port (good that we were on foot!)
Tasting at Quinta do Infantado. This was just the start - there were plenty more to come, including a 50 y/o port (good that we were on foot!)
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Quinta do Infantado is next door to our estate and an easy walk. Our host arranged for a private tour and tasting. This estate produces about 75% port but also some nice wines.
Quinta do Infantado is next door to our estate and an easy walk. Our host arranged for a private tour and tasting. This estate produces about 75% port but also some nice wines.
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We did a small tasting for two at Quinta do Jallado, which has an amazing site at the top of the hill above Pinhao. It has a lovely large tasting room and terrace (also snacks to enjoy with the wine). We were the only visitors that day, and there had only been one couple the day before.
We did a small tasting for two at Quinta do Jallado, which has an amazing site at the top of the hill above Pinhao. It has a lovely large tasting room and terrace (also snacks to enjoy with the wine). We were the only visitors that day, and there had only been one couple the day before.
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The challenges of driving in and around Pinhao
The challenges of driving in and around Pinhao
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The Pinhao train station is noted for its painted tile.
The Pinhao train station is noted for its painted tile.
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The Douro from a boat
The Douro from a boat
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Just a few other boats on the river on this iffy weather day.
Just a few other boats on the river on this iffy weather day.
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The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and development is highly restricted. Besides wine, it is also a major center for olive oil.
The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and development is highly restricted. Besides wine, it is also a major center for olive oil.
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More views
More views
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Our dinner companions - the house pups
Our dinner companions - the house pups
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Steak and peppers
Steak and peppers
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Shrimp appetizer
Shrimp appetizer
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Dinner setting
Dinner setting
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The panoramic view from our terrace - I'm afraid we're never leaving!
The panoramic view from our terrace - I'm afraid we're never leaving!
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The flowering gardens
The flowering gardens
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Views around the estate
Views around the estate
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When it's too cool outside (as it unfortunately was), our suite had this lovely sunroom
When it's too cool outside (as it unfortunately was), our suite had this lovely sunroom
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Once off the autoestrada, the rain gave way to clearing skies and views of the Douro hills
Once off the autoestrada, the rain gave way to clearing skies and views of the Douro hills
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