Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
these are
Penha das Torres
(Paradela),
São João das Arribas
(Aldeia Nova),
Fraga do Puio
(Picote),
Carrascalinho
(Fornos),
Penedo Durão
(Poiares) and
Santo André
(Almofala).
Without your own transport, the easiest way to see the Douro gorge is on Europarques'
hour-long cruise (
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) from Miranda do Douro.
In Torre de Moncorvo, near the park's southern end,
Sabor Douro e Aventura
( 964 801 280;
www.sabordouro.com
; Rua Abade Tavares, Torre de Moncorvo)
offers guided tours by jeep, motorbike,
bike and on foot, as well as water sports such as jet-skiing and canoeing. Prices range
from €10 for a canoeing lesson to €35 for a half-day jet-boat tour with lunch. Also avail-
abe is a six-room rural house, Casa da Avó.
Sleeping & Eating
With its impressive views of the river gorge, Miranda do Douro (
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)
is the most
attractive base for exploring the park. Mogadouro also offers tourist services, but at nearly
15km from the Douro, it's a far less scenic option.
Casa de l Bárrio
( 273 738 088;
www.casadelbarrio.com
;
Rue de l Bárrio 7, Picote; house €120, d €60; )
This
great rural option in the village of Picote, 17km southwest from Miranda do Douro, is run
by a linguist and a biologist, who offer free guided nature walks for their guests. This cosy
solar-energy-powered house sleeps up to five and features lots of pine wood, a fireplace
and a small patio out front. Breakfast (included) is delivered every morning, and there are
free bikes for guests.
RURAL INN
€€
A Lareira
(Av Nossa Senhora do Caminho 58-62, Mogadouro; mains €8-13; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
This recommen-
ded restaurant offers outstanding local beef, veal and mushrooms grilled on an open fire-
place by the French-trained proprietor. The small, well-equipped rooms upstairs (single/
double €25/30) are also excellent value.
PORTUGUESE
€€
Information
The most informative park office is in Miranda do Douro (
Click here
), with another in
Mogadouro
(
9am-1pm & 2-5pm Mon-Fri)
.
279 341 596; Av do Sabor 49, Mogadouro;
Getting There & Around
