L'essentiel de Peso da Régua

Peso da Régua Essentials

Peso da Régua serves as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, where the Corgo and Douro rivers meet. This selection highlights the region's deep viticultural roots at Quinta Seara d’Ordens and the archaeological heritage of Iron Age hillforts like Castro de Cidadelhe. The landscape is defined by the Serra do Marão mountains and panoramic viewpoints, while the town’s history is preserved in its 18th-century pillories and the repurposed infrastructure of the historic Corgo railway line.

A

Capela de Santa Bárbara

Small religious site situated on a hillside overlooking the Douro Valley vineyards.

B

Miradouro

Also known as Miradouro de Santo António, this vantage point offers elevated views of the Douro River and the terraced hillsides of the Régua region.

C

Espaço Douro do Frei de Mansilha

A dedicated space for wine tasting and regional history, showcasing the winemaking traditions of the Douro Valley.

Phil Richards / CC BY-SA 2.0

D

Linha do Corgo

The Corgo line was a 1,000 mm metre gauge railway line in northern Portugal. It closed in 2009.

Hbarros69 / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Serra do Marão

Serra do Marão is the sixth highest mountain range in continental Portugal, rising up to 1415 meters.

F

Varanda da Régua

Traditional restaurant specializing in regional Portuguese cuisine, located near the river with views of the surrounding valley.

G

Quinta Seara d'Ordens

A family-run estate dating back to 1792, producing Port and Douro DOC wines across 30 hectares of terraced vineyards.

H

Castro de Abaças

Remains of a fortified Iron Age settlement located on a high plateau, showing evidence of Roman occupation.

I

Castro de Cidadelhe

Archaeological site featuring the ruins of a pre-Roman hillfort, strategically positioned to overlook the Corgo River valley.

J

Pelourinho de Santa Marta de Penaguião

An 18th-century stone pillory representing the administrative and judicial history of the municipality.