scenic viewpoint
Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Vila Real, Portugal · Europe
Alijó works well as a base: 15 minutes from Sabrosa, 19km from EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road.
Alijó is a town located in Vila Real, Portugal. With a population of 11,942, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alijó sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alijó to your route.
Alijó (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐliˈʒɔ] ), officially the Town of Alijó (Portuguese: Vila de Alijó), is a municipality in the Norte Region of Portugal, located in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2021 was 10,486, in an area of 297.60 km2.
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Alijó is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.2764 latitude, -7.4749 longitude.
Alijó has a population of approximately 11,942 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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scenic viewpoint
A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
14 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
19 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A 27km stretch of the EN222 following the Douro river past terraced vineyards, frequently cited as one of Europe's best driving roads.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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