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Marão Tunnel
At 5.7 km the longest road tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the A4 under the Serra do Marão between Amarante and Vila Real: gateway to the Douro wine country.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Porto, Portugal · Europe
Baião works well as a base: 10 minutes from Valadares, 24km from Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).
Baião is a town located in Porto, Portugal. With a population of 20,522, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Baião 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 Baião to your route.
Baião (Portuguese pronunciation: [bajˈɐ̃w̃] ) is a municipality in Porto District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 20,522, in an area of 174.53 km2.
Baião received a charter from Manuel I on 1 September 1513.
The present Mayor is Paulo Pereira, elected from the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is AugustRead more
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Baião is located in Porto, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1627 latitude, -8.0347 longitude.
Baião has a population of approximately 20,522 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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tunnel
At 5.7 km the longest road tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the A4 under the Serra do Marão between Amarante and Vila Real: gateway to the Douro wine country.
16 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Riverside town and the Douro's wine-trade hub, home to the Museu do Douro and cruise quays.
21 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
One of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, 516 metres of open mesh deck swaying 175 metres above the Paiva gorge: linked to 8 km of riverside boardwalks through the Arouca Geopark. Book a timed slot; not for vertigo sufferers.
25 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
31 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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