Miranda do Douro

Percurso Pedonal O Douro a Seus Pés

Miranda do Douro

This pedestrian path extends along the slopes of the Douro River, since the old customs building to the old Pousada de Santa Catarina. Enjoy the wonderful views of the River, while it absorbs the tranquility of the place.

Muralha Pré-Românica de Miranda do Douro

Miranda do Douro

Wall belonging to a Gothic Castle, where you can still see a pre-Romanesque cross.

Barragem de Miranda do Douro

Miranda do Douro

A dam located in the international Douro, where the river starts its rather deep descent from the mesa. The access of boats to the water is quite difficult. The most common fish species are the barbel and the nase. Recreational …

Igreja do Antigo Convento dos Frades Trinos / Biblioteca Municipal de Miranda do Douro

Miranda do Douro

Church belonging to a Baroque convent, renovated and adapted to the Municipal Library, but keeping parts of the original structure. The convent was built by the Discalced Friars of the order of the Holy Trinity, with license of Dom João …

Castro de São João das Arribas

Miranda do Douro

Fortified village situated on the way down to the River Douro, which was used during the Roman era as a place of passage. The excavations have been discovered several Roman gravestones in the chapel of St. John, which is 1500 …

Parque Urbano do Rio Fresno

Miranda do Douro

This Park extends for about 1.5 miles along the route of the rio Fresno. It is a recreation area opened in 2007 that offers hiking trails on the banks and a dock with support equipment. Along the River, you can …

Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa

Miranda do Douro

Prehistoric rock shelters, where they are visible traces of parietal representations. It has about 150 m2 of area and only 45 inches of average height. It is decorated with five series of parietal insculturas which is believed to date from …

Ponte dos Canos

Miranda do Douro

Medieval bridge Plan Board with a maximum width of four metres, based on three broken arches unequal, being the central arch. Also features two hoist high seas and masonry guards, knotted schist granite ashlars. Located on the Fresno River, is …

Miradouro do Castro de São João das Arribas

Miranda do Douro

This lookout offers one of the most beautiful views of the region. You may obtain direct panoramic to the Douro River, framed by green hills.

Castelo de Miranda do Douro

Miranda do Douro

The primitive Castle remain a part of the Citadel, some panos of walls interrupted by cubelos and the door of Treason. The walls of the Castle are some entries, the door of the Senhora do Amparo, the False Door and …

Miradouro de Puio

Miranda do Douro

This lookout offers one of the most beautiful views of the region. You may obtain direct panoramic to the Douro River, framed by green hills.

Miradouro de Paradela

Miranda do Douro

Space offering privileged views over the Douro River and the Rocky elevations around.