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Penha das Torres

Miranda do Douro  >  Portugal

This viewpoint not only offers stunning views over the river Douro, but you can observe many birds of prey flying by.

Added* by Carlos Pedro Santos
Most recent update 29 března 2025
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Description

The Miradouro Penha das Torres is located opposite the Presa de Castro dam, about 12 km upstream from Miranda do Douro. It is considered the easternmost point of Portugal and offers stunning views of the Douro River as it enters Portugal. Birds you can see soaring by include sup bělohlavý, sup mrchožravý, orel skalní, orlík krátkoprstý, orel nejmenší, luňák červený and čáp černý. Other birds you can observe are vlha pestrá, Žluva hajní, kavče červenozobé, břehule skalní and skalník modrý.

Details

Access

The Miradouro Penha das Torres is located in the village of Paradela, near Miranda do Douro in the northeastern part of Portugal. Close to the viewpoint is a parking lot. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Valley , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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