Title: Visit São João da Pesqueira: Best of São João da Pesqueira Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# São João da Pesqueira

## Travel Guide

![UNESCO World Heritage, a Cruise in Douro River, Vineyards Valley in Sao Joao da Pesqueira, Viseu, Portugal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020995/fd35ae2d-94ad-4490-9311-c9b8a3aa9c5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![UNESCO World Heritage, a Cruise in Douro River, Vineyards Valley in Sao Joao da Pesqueira, Viseu, Portugal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020995/fd35ae2d-94ad-4490-9311-c9b8a3aa9c5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Vineyard for wine production in Sao Joao da Pesqueira, Viseu, Portugal. This is one of the fields in the vicinity of this very old village known for wine production for centuries.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020995/fd51ca91-d067-42f9-aac5-531840eee903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![UNESCO World Heritage, the beautiful endless lines of Douro Valley Vineyards, in Sao Joao da Pesqueira, Viseu, Portugal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020995/1d0dccd7-3857-422d-b8d0-a2e17fef7245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Douro Valley, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020995/84ecccd3-d84f-4127-bae9-3dc387068597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit São João da Pesqueira

Things to do

- São João da Pesqueira Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in São João da Pesqueira

![Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41960000/41951900/41951817/61c4ce97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta

Ervedosa do Douro São João da Pesqueira Viseu

CA $400

CA $425 total

Feb 16 - Feb 17

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in São João da Pesqueira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (226 reviews)

This Quinta was breathtaking! It was all kept in perfect conditions. The staff was very nice and attentive. The restaurant service and food was excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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![Quinta da Gricha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23970000/23960100/23960032/6f560887_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Quinta da Gricha

Ervedosa do Douro São João da Pesqueira Viseu

CA $341

CA $362 total

Mar 7 - Mar 8

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in São João da Pesqueira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Vale do Tua ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Cleanliness, staff, location, amazing gardens!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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Stunning Boutique Vineyard Stay with Pool 

 Ervedosa do Douro 

Stay at this villa in São João da Pesqueira. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Quinta da Roêda Winery and Quinta ...

10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)

We had an excellent and relaxing stay in the very well appointed vineyard home. The drive in and out took some getting used to with the narrow lanes amongst the vines, but you couldn’t ask for a more idyllic and quiet place to relax. The wine they produce there is great too!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

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Stunning Boutique Vineyard Stay with Pool 

 Ervedosa do Douro 

Stay at this villa in São João da Pesqueira. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Quinta da Roêda Winery and Quinta ...

10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)

We had an excellent and relaxing stay in the very well appointed vineyard home. The drive in and out took some getting used to with the narrow lanes amongst the vines, but you couldn’t ask for a more idyllic and quiet place to relax. The wine they produce there is great too!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

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Vivenda à Beira Rio

 Folgosa do Douro Viseu

Stay at this villa in Armamar. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Viewpoint of St Leonardo da Galafura and Archaeological ...

10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

What a gorgeous view from the home and outdoor kitchen/patio!!! Kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfortable. The Douro Valley was amazingly beautiful. We had a great stay!

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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![Apt. in Pinhão, heart of Alto Douro wine region, vineyards and Douro River view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58020000/58015800/58015761/94abc85e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Apt. in Pinhão, heart of Alto Douro wine region, vineyards and Douro River view

 Pinhão Portugal

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Pinhao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta ...

10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)

Absolutely fantastic place to stay! The photos don’t do it justice. Fresh bread from the bakery hanging on your apartment door every morning. Arrived to a special treat on the table and the fridge stocked for breakfast, cold meats & drinks. Beds super comfortable, everything you need in the kitchen, ...

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

#### Ferradosa Dock

Explore the waterfront in Vale da Figueira with a trip to Ferradosa Dock. 

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### Things to do

![1-hour boat trip along the Douro River in Pinhão](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47047000/2d4a08ed-fa66-4748-a6d5-e84dd0ff8753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Boat tour 50min through the river Douro in Pinhão

CA $24

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/boat-tour-50min-through-the-river-douro-in-pinhao.a47047000.activity-details)

![Douro Valley: 2h Rabelo Boat Tour with Wine Tasting & Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49222058/bf569d52-7e48-4f0e-a680-b493cfb103b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Douro Valley: 2h Rabelo Boat Tour with Port Wine & Audio Guide

CA $49

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

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![Douro Valley: 1h Rabelo Boat Tour with Audio Guide Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49374163/521ca762-fc16-407d-9867-1635e5a3d462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Douro Valley: 1h Rabelo Boat Tour with Audio Guide Included

CA $24

per adult

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![Douro Tour with Wine Tasting, River Cruise and Visit to Lamego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48904503/701ea83d-cf91-49e2-bb7b-728e5ab5a8b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Douro Tour with Wine Tasting, River Cruise and Visit to Lamego

CA $128

per adult

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![3-Hour Tour to Discover Pinhão - Moment of Discovery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47189518/b305d569-2fcf-4bd5-b7ed-c9fb413275be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 3-Hour Tour to Discover Pinhão - Moment of Discovery

CA $89

per adult

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![Douro Valley :](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48283072/5aafe861-19d1-47d6-959f-ead44d1e002d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Douro Valley: (Pinhão) Quinta da Foz - Tour&Tasting 5 WINES

CA $64

per adult

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## Cities near São João da Pesqueira

![Portugal, Douro wine growing Region. View of the town of Sabrosa and it's baroque style parish church steeple.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180539/8fbbd12c-9c69-4a89-be66-559a801cd1c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sabrosa

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182216/ac081309-712b-449f-8570-85a6e8543e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Alijó

![Pinhão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055572/2cb60191-3a4a-43fa-90a6-3ce77fbca987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Pinhao

![Panoramic view of the typical landscape of the Douro, in the north of Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135248/90a030b2-6dd3-40c7-8495-a1ebaf7ea973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tabuaço

- Cities near São João da Pesqueira
- Places of interest

[Sabrosa](https://expedia.ca/Sabrosa.dx180539)[Alijó](https://expedia.ca/Alijo.dx182216)[Pinhao](https://expedia.ca/Pinhao.dx6055572)[Tabuaço](https://expedia.ca/Tabuaco.dx6135248)[Carrazeda de Ansiaes](https://expedia.ca/Carrazeda-De-Ansiaes.dx6206798)[Penedono](https://expedia.ca/Penedono.dx6353153)[Valença do Douro](https://expedia.ca/Valenca-Do-Douro.dx3000020886)[Covas do Douro](https://expedia.ca/Covas-Do-Douro.dx3000021511)

- [Dourocaves Winery ](https://expedia.ca/Dourocaves-Winery-Peso-da-Regua.d6247927.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Viewpoint of St Leonardo da Galafura ](https://expedia.ca/Viewpoint-Of-St-Leonardo-Da-Galafura-Peso-da-Regua.d553248635922901547.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Peso da Regua Parish Church ](https://expedia.ca/Peso-Da-Regua-Parish-Church-Peso-da-Regua.d6247919.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Parque Natural do Alvao ](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Natural-Do-Alvao-Vila-Real.d6118468.Vacation-Attraction)

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