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Mirandela

Bragança, Portugal · Europe

About Mirandela

Mirandela sits on the route: 20 minutes from Valpaços, 53km from EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road.

Mirandela is a town located in Bragança, Portugal. With a population of 12,504, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mirandela 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 Mirandela to your route.

About Mirandela

Mirandela (Portuguese pronunciation: [miɾɐ̃ˈdɛlɐ] ), officially the City of Mirandela (Portuguese: Cidade de Mirandela), is a city and a municipality in northeastern Portugal. The city itself is contained by the Mirandela parish, which had a population of 11,397. The population of the municipality in 2021 was 21,384,

Read more in an area of 658.96 km2. Mirandela is famous for its cuisine, particularly the alheiras. A round of the European Jetski Championship is held on the Tua River every Summer. The city has two campuses of higher education institutions - one belonging to the public Bragança Polytechnic Institute and one belonging to the private Instituto Piaget.

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Where is Mirandela located?

Mirandela is located in Bragança, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.4874 latitude, -7.1870 longitude.

What is the population of Mirandela?

Mirandela has a population of approximately 12,504 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
12,504
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Bragança
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.4874, -7.1870

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro de Casal de Loivos

A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.

43 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Pinhão

The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Quinta do Seixo

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Côa Valley Archaeological Park

A UNESCO open-air gallery of Palaeolithic rock engravings along the Côa river canyon.

46 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road

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

53 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Fisgas de Ermelo

A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mirandela

  • 42 kmMiradouro de São Salvador do MundoA rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
  • 43 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • 45 kmMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
  • 53 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 59 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.
  • 62 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

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