Wednesday April 10 Barca d’Alva to Pinhao.
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| The sun gate entrance. |
In the morning we go to the historical walled village of Castello Rodrigo where we walk the medieval narrow streets and visit the church in the town. We sample the various preparations of almonds as well as cheese, bread and wine. The houses have 16th century facades in the Manueline, or Portuguese late Gothic composite style of architectural ornamentation incorporating maritime elements and representations of the discoveries brought from the voyages of Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.
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| Castello Rodrigo |
In the afternoon we visit Quinta da Roeda one of the Croft port wineries. We take a walk through the vines and then taste some port in a wonderful tasting room housed in Roêda’s old stables which have been carefully restored in the traditional Douro Valley style. The property has a magnificent landscape and the stunning views across the Douro River.
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| Quinta da Roeda |
In the evening we have a wonderful dinner paired with the wines from Collier Falls winery with a signature dish of lamb shank, which is big enough for 2. A perfect end to our first full day aboard the ship.
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