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Observation deck · Pinhão, Vila Real
Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
Viewpoint in the village of Casal de Loivos, high on the hillside above Pinhão, with views of a large bend in the Douro and the quintas and terraced vineyards on both banks.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
Casal de Loivos is a small village high on the north slope of the Douro, a few kilometres from Pinhão. The viewpoint, at the edge of the village, overlooks a large bend in the river.
From there you can see the terraced vineyards (socalcos) that descend to the water, the quintas with their white houses, and Pinhão down below at the confluence with the river that gives the village its name.
The view is considered one of the most representative of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The road up to the village climbs in tight bends through the vineyards, and the route itself already shows the work of building the socalcos, with slate walls raised by hand over generations.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
At late afternoon, with side light on the slopes. September and October often show harvest colours.
How to get there
It is about 5 km from Pinhão, along a narrow, winding road. Access is by car or taxi.
Tip
The road is narrow with tight bends: drive slowly. There is a restaurant in the village; reserve if you want to have lunch with the view.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
Where is the Miradouro de Casal de Loivos?
In the village of Casal de Loivos, high on the slope above Pinhão, about 5 km from the town.
What can be seen from the viewpoint?
A large bend of the Douro, the terraced slopes, the quintas and Pinhão.
How to get to the viewing point?
By car or taxi, via a narrow, winding road from Pinhão.