With Porto’s historic district as a backdrop, traditional rabelo boats gently float on the Douro River. These flat-bottomed boats were once used to transport barrels of wine from the upper Douro Valley to warehouses near the river’s mouth. Though no longer in use for wine transport, they now serve as cruise and ferry boats for visitors, adding a touch of history to the city’s scenic riverfront.
Along the banks of Vila Nova de Gaia, where the port wine cellars are clustered, each winery’s rabelo boat remains moored. Enjoy the nostalgic charm of these classic wooden boats set against the beautiful backdrop of Porto’s old town.
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