What to visit in São João da Pesqueira

Located in the heart of the demarcated Douro region, São João da Pesqueira is one of the oldest and most important towns in the Douro Wine Region.

With a great history and culture deeply rooted in wine production, it is an unmissable destination for those who want to explore the essence of the Douro.

Viewpoints:

São João da Pesqueira has viewpoints where the Douro landscape reveals all its majesty. Get to know them: Miradouro de Vargelas; Miradouro de Frei Estevão; Miradouro de Nossa Senhora das Neves; Miradouro de Nossa Senhora de Lurdes; Miradouro de São Salvador do Mundo; Miradouro de Santa Bárbara; Miradouro de São Paio; Miradouro da Senhora da Alegria; and, Miradouro da Quinta das Carvalhas.

Green spaces:

The tranquillity of Ferradosa captures our body and spirit. It consists of a river beach, a fishing lane and a park with a bar, yacht rental and a river pool.

Parque das Bateiras is the ideal place to take a stroll, have a picnic, observe nature and enjoy the view of the River Douro.

Heritage:

Among São João da Pesqueira’s most emblematic treasures is Praça da República, the heart of the town. Here we can find various heritage landmarks: the arch of the Fernandine wall, the chapel and former hospital of Misericórdia and the Távoras manor house, the arcade and the 18th century clock tower.

Casa do Cabo is another point of interest, a building that reflects its architectural grandeur. The town’s streets are rich in history, as can be seen in Rua dos Gatos, the historic center of Paredes da Beira and the historic center of Trevões, which preserve the medieval layout and offer an authentic journey into the past.

The Mother Church of Santa Marinha de Trevões and the Palace of Cidrô are monuments of great importance, impressing with their grandeur.

Archaeology:

For those interested in archaeology, the Areita Dolmen is one of the main testimonies of prehistory in the region, revealing the human occupation of this territory.

Museums:

In São João da Pesqueira you can visit the Museum of Sacred Art, the Trevões Museum, the Olive Oil Museum, the Wine Museum and the Eduardo Tavares Museum.

Gastronomy:

The oven-roasted kid is São João da Pesqueira’s most emblematic dish. The alheiras, the Easter cake and the meat and olive oil balls are also notable dishes. Traditional sweets include almond balls, cavacas and the black cake from Soutelo do Douro. Vilarouco honey is another highly prized local product.

Visit São João da Pesqueira, visit the Douro, a region that has a lot to offer and stories to tell.