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1. Ucanha Tower and Bridge loop from Gouviães

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290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Walter Ott

June 30, 2023

The medieval bridge over the Varosa River with its tower is a rare example of civil Gothic architecture in Portugal.

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

July 23, 2025

A charming village with a typically medieval feel, the town still consists of a small, romantic line of houses stretching along a narrow path, Rua Principal, Rua Direita, or simply Rua, since it is the only street in the village.

Winemaking, particularly elderberry, a strong presence in the village, continues to be the main source of livelihood.

The village's two landmarks stand proudly at the entrance to the old Couto de Salzedas. They are the Tower and the Ucanha Bridge, two rare gems of the Douro Heritage.

Some scholars suggest that the Ucanha Bridge, a National Monument, was built on an earlier Roman structure, while others suggest that it already existed in the 12th century. In any case, the current structure, in Gothic style, was built in the 15th century.

Next to it stands a robust, square-shaped tower, formerly intended not only to guard the entrance to Couto de Salzedas, but also to allow the collection of tolls to which the Monastery was entitled.

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