before the dams that made the river navigable were built. The gateway to the Douro is atmospheric Porto, home to a UNESCO-listed old town with buildings featuring traditional azulejo-tiled facades ...

The Valeira Dam, open countryside, lush greenery, rugged slopes and the beautiful Douro River are all visible from the viewpoint. The Miradouro de Casal de Loivos is another amazing place to soak ...