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Alijó

Vila Real, Portugal · Europe

About Alijó

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.

About Alijó

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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Where is Alijó located?

Alijó is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.2764 latitude, -7.4749 longitude.

What is the population of Alijó?

Alijó has a population of approximately 11,942 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
11,942
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Vila Real
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.2764, -7.4749

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Alijó

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

landmark

Pinhão

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

Miradouro de São Leonardo da Galafura

A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Quinta do Seixo

A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro de São Salvador do Mundo

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

EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road

Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.

19 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão)

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

Douro Valley

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

Driving roads near Alijó

  • Right hereMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • Right hereMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
  • Right hereMiradouro de São Salvador do MundoA rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
  • 19 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 26 kmEstrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão)A 27km stretch of the EN222 following the Douro river past terraced vineyards, frequently cited as one of Europe's best driving roads.
  • 29 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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12 km awayPop. 1,294

Murça

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km away

Carrazeda de Anciães

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 6,373

São João da Pesqueira

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 7,874

Belver

🇵🇹 Portugal

17 km awayPop. 1,100

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