Formerly used as cargo boats, these rabelo flat-bottom boats are no longer used but are now owned by port wine companies in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Once a year during the São João festival, the Rabelo Boat Regatta quickly sail up the river to cover the section of the Douro at Porto.
Formerly used as cargo boats, these rabelo flat-bottom boats are no longer used but are now owned by port wine companies in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Once a year during the São João festival, the Rabelo Boat Regatta quickly sail up the river to cover the section of the Douro at Porto.