Pier 3

Category: Civil Architecture > Quay

District: Vila Real > Alijó > Pinhão

Location

Cais 3 is located in Pinhão, a locality in the municipality of Alijó, in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region. Its position is privileged, situated next to the Pinhão train station, on the iconic Douro Line, with the river flowing nearby. This location offers a broad and captivating view over the vineyard landscape classified as a World Heritage site, and is a central point for those exploring the region.

Historical and Architectural Importance

This quay is part of an area with a past intimately linked to the railway and the Douro River. Structures like this were traditionally essential for the transport of people and goods, particularly Port wine, which followed its path from here. Cais 3, or the elements that compose it, such as an old covered quay, reflects the functional architecture of the railway era, witnessing the industrial and logistical legacy that shaped this unique landscape. Its presence recalls the times when the station was a vibrant center of activity and exchange.

A Space in Transformation

Cais 3 is undergoing a requalification project aimed at transforming and revitalizing the entire area surrounding the station. This renovation work seeks to create a more welcoming and functional space for all who visit Pinhão, designing new pedestrian and leisure areas. The intervention on the quay and adjacent land aims to consolidate this location as a reference point for the community and for those arriving, integrating it harmoniously into the dynamics of the village and the experience of discovering the Douro.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt