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Sabrosa

Vila Real, Portugal · Europe

About Sabrosa

Sabrosa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vilela, 13km from EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road.

Sabrosa is a town located in Vila Real, Portugal. With a population of 6,361, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sabrosa 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 Sabrosa to your route.

About Sabrosa

Sabrosa (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐˈβɾɔzɐ] ) is a municipality in the district of Vila Real in northern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 6,361, in an area of 156.92 km2.

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Where is Sabrosa located?

Sabrosa is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.2670 latitude, -7.5760 longitude.

What is the population of Sabrosa?

Sabrosa has a population of approximately 6,361 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
6,361
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Vila Real
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.2670, -7.5760

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Pinhão

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

9 km · about 15 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Quinta do Seixo

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road

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

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.

17 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Sabrosa

  • 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 hereEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 17 kmMiradouro de São Salvador do MundoA rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
  • 19 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.
  • 21 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

Other places to explore near Sabrosa.

Vilela

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 5,540

Favaios

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 1,064

Alijó

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 11,942

Ervedosa do Douro

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 1,294

Vila Real

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 17,001

Tabuaço

🇵🇹 Portugal

17 km awayPop. 6,350

Murça

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km away

Santa Marta de Penaguião

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km away

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