Name: Ucanha Bridge and Tower
Rating: 2

Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Portugal

Viseu

Ucanha

Ucanha Bridge and Tower

Discover

Places to see

Portugal

Viseu

Ucanha

Ucanha Bridge and Tower

Recommended by 3 cyclists

Save

Location: Ucanha, Viseu, Portugal

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Hikes here

Top cycling routes to Ucanha Bridge and Tower

riders

1. Ucanha Bridge and Tower – Douro Valley loop from Caldas de Moledo

87.3km

06:08

1,650m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

Tips

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.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 460 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 16 September

30°C

16°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Ucanha, Viseu, Portugal

Ucanha Bridge and Tower

1. Ucanha Bridge and Tower – Douro Valley loop from Caldas de Moledo

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️