national park
Peneda-Geres National Park
Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Vila Real, Portugal · Europe
Boticas sits on the route: 20 minutes from Vidago, 40km from Peneda-Geres National Park.
Boticas is a town located in Vila Real, Portugal. With a population of 5,750, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Boticas 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 Boticas to your route.
Boticas (Portuguese pronunciation: [buˈtikɐʃ] ) is a town and a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real and in the Trás-os-Montes region. Covering an area of 321.96 square kilometres (124.31 mi2), it had a population of 4,832 in 2024, while the town of Boticas itself had 1,540 residents inRead more
2021. The municipality is part of the Alto Tâmega intermunicipal community and, together with Montalegre, forms the historical and cultural Barroso region. Boticas is known for its archaeological heritage, including Iron Age castros and the finding of Gallaecian warrior statues.
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Boticas is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.6894 latitude, -7.6691 longitude.
Boticas has a population of approximately 5,750 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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national park
Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.
40 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.
56 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
56 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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