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Vila Real

Covelinhas

Marco Pombalino – View of the Douro Valley loop from Covelinhas

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Portugal

Vila Real

Covelinhas

Marco Pombalino – View of the Douro Valley loop from Covelinhas

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Marco Pombalino – View of the Douro Valley loop from Covelinhas

04:23

13.5km

590m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.15 km

View of the Douro River and Vineyards

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Particularly from the terrace of the nice restaurant, there are beautiful views of the Douro River, the village of Covelinhas and the village of Folgosa lying on the slope on the other side of the river.

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Marco Pombalino

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DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada): Wines that are born in the oldest demarked regions of wine and, therefore, controled by law (ground caracteristics, castes, winemaking, bootleling).
That “demarcation” had some …

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6.83 km

Vineyard View Over the Clouds

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8.45 km

View of the Douro Valley

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Definitely worth a visit

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8.46 km

Saint Leonardo of Galafura Viewpoint

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Beautiful vantage point in the Douro wine region. This is where the grapes for the world-famous port wines grow.

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8.48 km

View of the Douro River

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Stunning views of the Rio do Duro

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10.4 km

View of the Douro Valley

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

3.02 km

1.49 km

261 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

3.38 km

1.98 km

1.73 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

32°C

17°C

26 %

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Comments

May 7, 2025,Covelinhas..Rund um den Weinberg

The ascent was at times very arduous...the descent at times very dangerous...overall, it was a beautiful tour with many impressions captured in photos....

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August 14, 2025,Marco Pombalino – View of the Douro Valley loop from Covelinhas

The views of the Douro are spectacular throughout the hike. Technically easy, the ascent is nevertheless challenging due to the steepness of the slopes. In summer, you should take plenty of water with you. The toilets at the viewpoint under the chapel allow you to refill your water bottles. They were open when we visited in August. Regarding the route, …

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December 1, 2022,🇵🇹 Am Duoro, wo der Portwein🍷reift...

The Portuguese railways connect Porto directly to the Douro Valley a couple of times a day. The train ride alone is worthwhile because of the panorama that is passed through.
The water-rich river meanders through the low mountain range landscape, on whose slopes the famous port wine grows on barren soil.
Of course the weather was very kind to us …

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Marco Pombalino – View of the Douro Valley loop from Covelinhas

View of the Douro River and Vineyards

Marco Pombalino

Vineyard View Over the Clouds

View of the Douro Valley

Saint Leonardo of Galafura Viewpoint

View of the Douro River

View of the Douro Valley

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