Campaínha, Rio Tinto, & Levada - Metro Stops #5, #6, & #7
These three stops all service the city of Rio Tinto which has a population of over 50,000 and is located just east of Porto. The stops are quite close together.
Campaínha – Metro Stop #5
On the eastern outskirts of Rio Tinto is the rather blah station of Campaínha. That translates as bell/buzzer/door bell. About the most exciting thing at this stop is that it has a small cafe next to it. And a field of grazing sheep next to that. So, we walked into town towards the next two stops and mostly photographed residential architecture.
Rio Tinto – Metro Stop #6
This stop is in front of the church and cemetery so that is mainly what I photographed here. Their attractive church was covered with a veil of lights for a festival and probably looks awesome at night. The cemetery, like others we’ve seen here, was very tidy with loads of fresh flowers.
Levada – Metro Stop #7
Located very close to the Rio Tinto stop, the reason for the Levada station might be for access to the large traditional shopping mall here. The sign claims it it just 200 meters away – straight uphill. The other draw at this stop is the large park/playground and walking path. Not sure who names these stations; Levada translates as “taken.”
