Tabuaço: Viewpoints, Wine Country and Culture

Tabuaço between the Távora and the Douro

Tabuaço lies on the Távora River, a tributary of the Douro. Mountain and river landscapes meet vineyards and the terraces of the Douro here. In the wider Alto Douro region, the Távora is one of the Douro’s main tributaries; steeply sloping vineyard terraces shape the mountain landscape there.

Viewpoints with distinctive perspectives

The Miradouro do Pedregal, also known as Alto da Escrita, is situated on a rock formation about 769 metres above sea level, above Tabuaço. The viewpoint is accessible on foot, by car and by bus. The Miradouro Nossa Senhora da Conceição offers views of Tabuaço, the surrounding mountains and valleys, and the region’s wine estates. You can reach the Miradouro Nossa Senhora da Conceição on foot, by car and by bus.

Another landmark is the Miradouro de São Plácido, a viewpoint in Tabuaço at an elevation of 596 metres. The Miradouro do Fradinho overlooks the Távora Valley; a wooden staircase with 419 steps leads to the viewpoint. Pedregal and Nossa Senhora da Conceição are accessible on foot, by car and by bus; a wooden staircase with 419 steps leads to the Miradouro do Fradinho. At about 769 metres, Pedregal is higher than the Miradouro de São Plácido, which is at 596 metres.

Culture and an extraordinary clock

The Museu Abel Botelho is located in the historic centre of Tabuaço and presents the culture of the town and the Douro. The museum’s collection includes a collection of items from the estate of the writer and poet Abel Botelho.

RIJOMAX is located at the Loja Interativa de Turismo in Tabuaço. Please check RIJOMAX’s current location at the Loja Interativa de Turismo in Tabuaço before your visit. It took more than 28 years to make the clock. It is designed to show the apparent movements of the Sun and Moon. The Museu Abel Botelho presents Douro culture; RIJOMAX shows the apparent movements of the Sun and Moon.

Climbing, swimming and tastings

Escalada do Fradinho involves climbing the long, vertical granite cliffs of Fradinho in Tabuaço. Several climbing sectors offer different levels of difficulty.

The Parque Aquático de Tabuaço has separate areas with outdoor and indoor pools. The outdoor area includes three cold-water pools of different sizes.

Wine and olive oil tastings are also among the tourist experiences available in Tabuaço. If you are planning a wine or olive oil tasting, it is best to check the specific options in advance; providers and availability may vary.

Discover more destinations: Carregal Do Sal, Mangualde, Mortágua, Santa Comba Dão, Reriz, Vila Maior, Armamar, Sernancelhe

For the overview of the wider region: Viseu.