Douro Valley
N 222Peso da Régua to Pinhão · Vila Real
Distance16.1mi · 26 km
Drive time32 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Valley
Voted the world's best driving road, through terraced vineyards above the Douro.
The N222 between Peso da Régua and Pinhão hugs the Douro through the world's oldest demarcated and regulated wine region, its bends laid out above terraces of vines that tumble to the river. Once voted the best driving road on earth, it is a flowing, sun-drenched joy, pause at a quinta, but keep your eyes on the camber.
Where it runs
Peso da RéguaStart · Vila Real
PinhãoEnd · Portugal
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb101 mtotal ascent
Summit108 mhighest point · 354 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
63 m rangeKnow before you go
- Drops to the river
- Slow vineyard and tourist traffic
- Heat haze in summer
Along the road
- viewpoint Douro
- viewpoint Varanda para o Douro
- viewpoint Vista sobre o Douro
Sources
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