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The Contrabando Viewpoint is located in Hinojosa de Duero (Salamanca), within the Arribes del Duero Natural Park, a hiking and tourist route situated on the border with Portugal. From the viewpoint, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Duero River, the Saucelle Waterfall, the border with Portugal, and geological and cultural formations such as: Cabeza de Moncalvo: a hill with the remains of a pre-Roman hill fort. Peña de la Vela, Poyo Durón (in Portugal), and Cerro del Reventón.

Arrival by bus is possible, 7:45 a.m., 10:20 a.m. from Tua train station. This option returns you to the starting point. Caution: some steep descents.

From the Vale de Águia hill fort, there is a natural viewpoint with spectacular views of one of the meanders of the Douro. At the São João das Arribas hermitage, you can also enjoy stunning panoramic views of the canyon and waterfalls on the Spanish slope. The landscape includes cliffs, meadows, oak groves, and pastures, with abundant flora and fauna.

The GR-36 trail in the Miranda do Douro area is one of the most spectacular routes in northern Portugal, especially for its views of the Douro Canyon, which forms the natural border with Spain.

Rio de Onor is not just a beautiful village; it's a "living museum" of a way of life that has almost disappeared in Europe. It's worth visiting because it is possibly the village with the most fascinating social history in Portugal. Here are the 4 main reasons to go there: 1. It's a Community Village ("Communitarianism") This is Rio de Onor's great trademark. For centuries, the village lived under a system of total sharing among neighbors, something very rare: Sharing of Goods: The bread oven, the watermill, and even the village bull belonged to everyone. The "Rod of Justice": Decisions and fines for infractions in the village were marked on a wooden rod, managed by the "judge" elected by the people. You can see this history explained at the Casa do Touro (House of the Bull), a small, unmissable museum in the village. 2. One Village, Two Countries Rio de Onor is a village bisected by the international border. On this side is Rio de Onor (Portugal); on the other side is Rihonor de Castilla (Spain). For the inhabitants, the border never really existed: they share land, livestock, and even speak their own dialect (Rionorês), an ancient mixture of Portuguese and Castilian. It's very curious to cross from one country to the other on foot in the middle of the main street. 3. The Schist Landscape and Nature Located in the Montesinho Natural Park, the village is visually stunning. The houses are made of dark schist with wooden balconies, typical of Trás-os-Montes, and are very well preserved. The Onor River, which crosses the village, has clear waters and creates a very pleasant natural river beach in the summer, perfect for picnics. 4. The "Roman" Bridge The old stone bridge (which is actually from the 19th century, despite its popular name) is the village's postcard image. The reflection of the arches in the water with the schist houses in the background creates one of the most photogenic landscapes in Northern Portugal. Visiting Rio de Onor is like stepping back in time and understanding how communities survived in isolation in the mountains, supporting each other. It's a lesson in life and history in an incredible natural setting.

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This viewpoint on the Tua was also built entirely of steel, so the shape we see in this viewpoint represents the keel of a boat, which provides an incredible panoramic view of the river.

This viewpoint is a tribute to Saint Lawrence and therefore the iron construction of the viewpoint reflects the silhouette of the Saint himself.