Before you go

Your trip to Lamego.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Lamego – Viseu Destination Vale do Douro

How to get there

Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Maia · 130 km
Estação de Peso da Régua Peso da Régua · 13 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Lamego has no comboio. From Estação de Peso da Régua it is about 13 km by taxi or bus. From Porto by car it is about 130 km via the A4 and A24. The nearest airport is Porto (OPO). Check before booking.

How many days

Half a day is enough for the Santuário, the Sé and the castle. A full day allows you to include Ucanha, the Mosteiro de Salzedas and a sparkling wine cave.

When to go

Spring and autumn are usually pleasant. The festas de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, with pilgrimage and procession, typically run from late August to September 8, with the town full. Winter is cold.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not in the center: the Santuário, the Sé and the castle are within walking distance, via the staircase. For Ucanha, Salzedas and the caves, a car or taxi is the simplest way.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Lamego

Morning
Santuário dos Remédios
Climb the staircase to the Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, with stops at the landings.
Afternoon
Sé and castle
Descend to the center, visit the Sé and climb up to the castle, which has a medieval cistern.
Late afternoon
Ucanha
Go to the fortified bridge of Ucanha, about 15 km away, passing by the sparkling wine caves.
Evening
Dinner in Lamego
Try Lamego's presunto and enchidos for dinner.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How many steps does the Lamego staircase have?

More than 600 steps, arranged in landings with azulejos, fountains and statues, up to the Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.

Can you drive up to the Santuário?

Yes, a road reaches the top. Many people drive up and walk down the staircase.

When are the festivals in Lamego?

The festas de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios usually run from late August to September 8, with a procession and pilgrimage.

How to get from Régua to Lamego?

It's about 13 km by taxi, bus or car.

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