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
Viseu, Portugal · Europe
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.
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 presentRead more
mayor is Mário Caetano Teixeira Ferreira, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is June 29.
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Tarouca is located in Viseu, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0176 latitude, -7.7755 longitude.
Tarouca has a population of approximately 3,400 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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
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
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
Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.
27 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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