Pinhao river cruises, Portugal

What's great about Pinhao river cruises?

Pinhao sits in the heart of the Douro Valley – the only region in the world where port wine is produced. That’s the town’s biggest claim to fame, and the whitewashed barrel warehouses that you’ll see dotted around here are a dead giveaway. Then there are the terraced vineyards stretching up from the banks of the river, which offer up a scenic backdrop and another wine-related calling card. And while most of the visitors here come for a taste of the local tipple, it’s not the only show in town. Firstly, there’s the Pinhao Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel – yes, that Eiffel – while the town’s railway station is worth a visit even if you’re not hopping on a train. That’s because the place practically doubles up as a local history museum, thanks to the decorative azulejo tiles on the walls portraying scenes from the town’s past.