.. jAlbum 39 Douro Valley, Portugal – 2025. The Douro Valley in Portugal is a wine region known as the birthplace of Port wine. It is the world's first demarcated wine region (1756) and it produces exceptional Port wine and high-quality table wines. Its steep, terraced vineyards are carved into hillsides along the Douro River. There are a lot of historic quintas (wine estates) offering tastings. River cruises are available and are a good way to view the valley. We visited the town of town of Pinhão lies at the very heart of Douro Valley wine region. slides/JEM_1633.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 The scenic terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal. The bridge in the background is the Miguel Torga Bridge which crosses the Douro River. The scenic terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal. The bridge in the background is the Miguel Torga Bridge which crosses the Douro River. slides/JEM_1633.JPG slides/JEM_1634.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal slides/JEM_1634.JPG slides/JEM_1639.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal slides/JEM_1639.JPG slides/JEM_1641.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 A truck loaded with freshly picked grapes. Douro Valley, Portugal A truck loaded with freshly picked grapes. Douro Valley, Portugal slides/JEM_1641.JPG slides/JEM_1649.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This view is from Vila Galé Douro Vineyards Hotel where we spent a couple of nights. Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This view is from Vila Galé Douro Vineyards Hotel where we spent a couple of nights. slides/JEM_1649.JPG slides/JEM_1650.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 The Douro River and terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This view is from Vila Galé Douro Vineyards Hotel where we spent a couple of nights. The Douro River and terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This view is from Vila Galé Douro Vineyards Hotel where we spent a couple of nights. slides/JEM_1650.JPG slides/JEM_1654.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 A modern version of a traditional Portuguese rabelo boat on the Douro River near the town of Pinhão, Portugal. A modern version of a traditional Portuguese rabelo boat on the Douro River near the town of Pinhão, Portugal. slides/JEM_1654.JPG slides/JEM_1667.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 A railway bridge beside the Douro River near Pinhão, Portugal A railway bridge beside the Douro River near Pinhão, Portugal slides/JEM_1667.JPG slides/JEM_1680.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 The town of Pinhão on the banks of the Douro River, Portugal The town of Pinhão on the banks of the Douro River, Portugal slides/JEM_1680.JPG slides/JEM_1689.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 The mouth of the Pinhão River where it joints the Douro River. Pinhão, Portugal The mouth of the Pinhão River where it joints the Douro River. Pinhão, Portugal slides/JEM_1689.JPG slides/JEM_1692.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 Pinhão, Portugal Pinhão, Portugal slides/JEM_1692.JPG slides/JEM_1694.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 The main road though Pinhão, Portugal The main road though Pinhão, Portugal slides/JEM_1694.JPG slides/JEM_1703.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The panel depicts a scene of the terraced vineyards of a wine estate called "Uma Quinta no Ferrão". One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The panel depicts a scene of the terraced vineyards of a wine estate called "Uma Quinta no Ferrão". slides/JEM_1703.JPG slides/JEM_1704.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. slides/JEM_1704.JPG slides/JEM_1705.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The scene depicted shows two figures in traditional attire, reflecting the local culture and history of the Douro region. One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The scene depicted shows two figures in traditional attire, reflecting the local culture and history of the Douro region. slides/JEM_1705.JPG slides/JEM_1707.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. One of 24 traditional Portuguese azulejo tile panels at the Pinhão railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal. slides/JEM_1707.JPG slides/JEM_1711.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 An old pickup truck parked in front of a craft store in Pinhão, Portugal. It is loaded with various woven baskets, hats, and other artisanal items. An old pickup truck parked in front of a craft store in Pinhão, Portugal. It is loaded with various woven baskets, hats, and other artisanal items. slides/JEM_1711.JPG slides/JEM_1712.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 Pinhão, Portugal Pinhão, Portugal slides/JEM_1712.JPG slides/JEM_1725.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal Terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley in Portugal slides/JEM_1725.JPG slides/JEM_1732.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:02 -0700 The Vila Galé Douro Vineyards Hotel where we spent a couple of nights. Not far from Pinhão, Portugal The Vila Galé Douro Vineyards Hotel where we spent a couple of nights. Not far from Pinhão, Portugal slides/JEM_1732.JPG