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Things to see in Miranda do Douro (Spain): 15 places and when to go
Miranda do Douro is a town in Spain, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (8), History (4), Nature (4). The best known are Villardiegua de la Ribera, Castro de Aldeia Nova and Capela de São João das Arribas. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 41.5397, -6.2222
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 251 km as the crow flies
What to see in Miranda do Douro
The places in and around Miranda do Douro, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Villardiegua de la RiberaHistory3.5 km
- Castro de Aldeia NovaCultural heritage monument in Miranda do Douro, Portugal6 m
- Capela de São João das ArribasHistory · Temples3 m
- Fort TorregamonesFort6.0 km
- Miradouro de FreixiosaViewpoint over the Douro river, Portugal15 km
- Miradouro de São João das ArribasViewpoint over the Douro river, Portugal55 m
- Etapa 21: Moral de Sayago – VilladeperaHiking9.8 km
- Etapa 22: Villadepera – Villardiegua de la RiberaHiking5.3 km
- Etapa 23: Villardiegua de la Ribera – TorregamonesHiking3.2 km
- Etapa 24: Torregamones – GamonesHiking7.7 km
- Etapa 25: Gamones – BadillaHiking8.9 km
- Etapa 26: Badilla – CozcurritaHiking11 km
- Etapa 27: Cozcurrita – FarizaHiking13 km
- Mirador de Las BarrancasViewpoint in the natural park of the Arribes del Duero12 km
- Sendero Botánico de MoralinaHiking9.0 km
When to go to Miranda do Douro
The best time to visit Miranda do Douro is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulPossible14:43
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Miranda do Douro
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 251 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Vilvestre12 places64 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Miranda do Douro?
The best known: Villardiegua de la Ribera, Castro de Aldeia Nova, Capela de São João das Arribas, Fort Torregamones, Miradouro de Freixiosa. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Miranda do Douro?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Miranda do Douro?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 251 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Miranda do Douro as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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