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Bragança

Miranda Do Douro

Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas

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Portugal

Bragança

Miranda Do Douro

Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas

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Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas

06:58

25.4km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Parque Natural do Douro Internacional

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Parking

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131 m

São João das Arribas Viewpoint

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The Miradouro da Capela de São João das Arribas is located in the Douro International Natural Park, near the Aldeia Nova. This viewpoint offers stunning views of the Douro River and the rugged rock formations that surround it.

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15.4 km

Fresno River Dam and Leisure Area

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This park stretches for about 1.5 kilometres, following the course of the Fresno River. It is a leisure area that offers pedestrian trails along the banks and a pier with …

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16.7 km

Castle and Alcazaba ruins

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16.7 km

The ruin

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The Castelo de Miranda do Douro is located in the city of Miranda do Douro. This castle was built in 1287 during the reign of D. Dinis and was completed …

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17.2 km

The monastery

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huge building and beautifully walled

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18.1 km

Yellow Rock Viewpoint

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Mirador do Penedo Amarelo. It is located on Rua do Penedo Amarelo, in the urban area of Miranda do Douro.
It offers wide panoramic views of the Douro River surrounded …

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20.3 km

View of the Douro Canyon

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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.

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20.6 km

Castro de Vale da Águia Picnic Park

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The Merendas do Castro Park in Vale da Águia is a lovely place in Portugal, ideal for enjoying a day outdoors. This park has landscaped areas, an esplanade, several benches …

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25.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

3.30 km

2.08 km

353 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

6.65 km

3.99 km

1.57 km

1.07 km

863 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas

São João das Arribas Viewpoint

Fresno River Dam and Leisure Area

Castle and Alcazaba ruins

The ruin

The monastery

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