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Marão 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Porto, Portugal · Europe
Valadares works well as a base: 10 minutes from Resende, 19km from Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).
Valadares is a town located in Porto, Portugal. With a population of 9,255, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Valadares 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 Valadares to your route.
Resende is a town (vila) in Resende Municipality in Viseu District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,166, in an area of 11.88 km2.
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Valadares is located in Porto, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1474 latitude, -7.9812 longitude.
Valadares has a population of approximately 9,255 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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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.
15 km · about 30 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
cathedral
A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.
16 km · about 30 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.
26 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
One of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, 516 metres of open mesh deck swaying 175 metres above the Paiva gorge: linked to 8 km of riverside boardwalks through the Arouca Geopark. Book a timed slot; not for vertigo sufferers.
26 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
27 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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