- Rating
- 4.9 ★
- Google reviews
- 38
- Type
- Quinta (country estate)
- Concelho
- São João da Pesqueira
- From Porto Airport
- 141 km · 2 h 14
- From central Porto
- 134 km · 2 h 07
- From Lisbon Airport
- 386 km · 4 h 47
- Phone
- 911 167 797
What it is
Google lists Quinta de S. José as a guest house. The 15 reviews read do not describe specific events. The most frequent themes are wine and the cellar (9) and the river view (7). Google also lists it as accommodation. For couples marrying here, Larissa Wendler does bridal makeup in Porto and travels to the venue, about 2 h 07 from the studio.
Where it is
Quinta de S. José, 5000-123.
From central Porto it is 134 km, about 2 h 07 min by car. From Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport it is 141 km, about 2 h 14 min. From Lisbon Airport it is 386 km, about 4 h 47 min. The centre of São João da Pesqueira is 17 km away. Without a car it is not practical.
What is nearby
- Pinhão19 km
- Peso da Régua40 km
- Lamego49 km
- Vila Real52 km
- Amarante78 km
- Guarda104 km
By road, Pinhão is 34 min away and Peso da Régua 54 min. This is the south bank of the Douro, the classic port wine area.
Food and service
6 reviews talk about the staff, averaging 5.0 stars.
Wine
9 reviews talk about wine and the cellar, averaging 5.0 stars.
Planning a wedding here
Wedding season in the north of Portugal runs from May to October. The site does not name an indoor hall, so ask what happens if it rains.
Guests flying in land 141 km away, about 2 h 14 min by road. The nearest town centre for hotels is 17 km away.
Neither the site nor the 15 reviews read name a chapel. For a religious ceremony, count on the church in the parish and the drive between the two.
On the first call, ask seated capacity indoors and outdoors, separately, whether there is more than one event on the same day and whether the kitchen is theirs or outside catering comes in.
Who it suits
Suits
- out-of-town guests who want to sleep on site
- couples who want a wine tasting in the programme
- outdoor photography: 8 reviews mention the view, the lake or the river
Worth knowing
- anyone wanting to stay near the airport: it is 2 h 14 min by road
- anyone without a car: 17 km from the centre of São João da Pesqueira
Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit at Quinta de S. José?
Neither the website nor the 15 reviews read give a number, and the Google listing has no capacity field. Ask the venue for seated capacity indoors and outdoors separately.
What do the 1 and 2 star reviews of Quinta de S. José say?
On Google, 0 of 38 ratings (0%) give 1 or 2 stars. In the reviews read, 0 are in that band, too few to count themes.
Are the reviews of Quinta de S. José recent?
Of the 15 reviews read with a date, 4 are from the last 12 months and 5 from the last two years. Most of the text is older, so ask what has changed.
When is the busiest season for weddings in São João da Pesqueira?
Between May and October, for the weather. In the Douro, July and August regularly pass 35 degrees. June and September are the most requested months.
Does the makeup artist travel to São João da Pesqueira?
Yes. Larissa Wendler works from a studio in Porto and travels to the venue. It is 2 h 07 min by road to Quinta de S. José.
The numbers on this page were read on Google on 7 September 2026: 38 reviews, 15 of them with text and read one by one. Distances are by road. Nothing was checked on site; confirm dates, prices and capacity with the venue.
Other venues in São João da Pesqueira
The nearest venues in the same concelho, with distance by road.
- Quinta de Ventozelo5 km
- Quinta Do Cadao13 km
- Quinta dos Nogueirões15 km