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Tarouca

Viseu, Portugal · Europe

About Tarouca

Tarouca works well as a base: 15 minutes from Lamego, 16km from Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).

Tarouca is a town located in Viseu, Portugal. With a population of 3,400, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tarouca 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 Tarouca to your route.

About Tarouca

Tarouca (European Portuguese pronunciation: [tɐˈɾokɐ] ) is a municipality and a city in Viseu District in Norte Region and Douro Subregion in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,046, in an area of 100.08 km2. The city of Tarouca proper has about 3,400 residents; it was promoted to city in December 2004. The present

Read more mayor is Mário Caetano Teixeira Ferreira, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is June 29.

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Where is Tarouca located?

Tarouca is located in Viseu, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0176 latitude, -7.7755 longitude.

What is the population of Tarouca?

Tarouca has a population of approximately 3,400 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
3,400
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Viseu
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.0176, -7.7755

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.

9 km · about 15 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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Peso da Régua

Riverside town and the Douro's wine-trade hub, home to the Museu do Douro and cruise quays.

16 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.

16 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Quinta do Seixo

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

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Pinhão

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Tarouca

  • 16 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 16 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.
  • 20 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 27 kmMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
  • 29 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • 31 kmMarão TunnelAt 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.

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 Tarouca.

Lamego

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 10,928

Armamar

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km away

Moimenta da Beira

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 10,212

Peso da Régua

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 5,048

Godim

🇵🇹 Portugal

17 km awayPop. 4,919

Mesão Frio

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 4,433

Vila Nova de Paiva

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 5,176

Castro Daire

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 4,744

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