cathedral
Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Viseu, Portugal · Europe
Lamego works well as a base: 15 minutes from Peso da Régua, 9km from Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).
Lamego is a town located in Viseu, Portugal. With a population of 10,928, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lamego 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 Lamego to your route.
Lamego (European Portuguese: [lɐˈmeɣu] ; Proto-Celtic: *Lamecum) is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km2.
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occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, Lamego is known for its historic city center, having a long history as a principal city of the former Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province. Legend holds that the first Portuguese Cortes were held in Lamego, in 1143. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lamego is based in the city center.
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Lamego is located in Viseu, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0974 latitude, -7.8099 longitude.
Lamego has a population of approximately 10,928 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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cathedral
A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Riverside town and the Douro's wine-trade hub, home to the Museu do Douro and cruise quays.
7 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
15 km · about 30 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
24 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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