Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
Casal de Loivos, Portugal
A viewpoint high above Pinhão looking straight down on a great bend of the Douro and its terraced port vineyards. The narrow road up from Pinhão is fine for cars; long motorhomes should park below.
Casal de Loivos is a small village high above Pinhão in the Douro valley. The viewpoint is regarded as one of the best in the valley, looking onto a great bend of the river and its terraced vineyards. The drive up from Pinhão takes about ten minutes by car, and the road itself is not a problem.
In the village you then pass through very narrow, often busy lanes, and the car park at the viewpoint is usually full; one travel blog calls the search for a space a nightmare. Come early in the morning and, if possible, in the low season (December to April). Large motorhomes will find the narrow lanes awkward, so consider parking down in Pinhão and getting up another way.
- Nearest town
- Casal de Loivos, Portugal
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 41.2030, -7.5350
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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© Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0Côa Valley rock art
Campsites nearby
- Quinta da PadrelaMotorhome stopover9 km from Miradouro de Casal de LoivosMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-FiFree
- Parque de Campismo NaturWaterParkCampsite12 km from Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
- São João CampsiteCampsite13 km from Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
- Parque de Campismo do Monte de São DomingosCampsite20 km from Miradouro de Casal de Loivos
- Parque de Campismo de Vila RealCampsite20 km from Miradouro de Casal de LoivosTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Zona de Caravanas do Parque de Campismo de Vila RealMotorhome stopover20 km from Miradouro de Casal de LoivosMotorhomesElectricityDrinking water
All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Miradouro de Casal de Loivos?
Miradouro de Casal de Loivos is in Casal de Loivos, Portugal, at GPS 41.2030, -7.5350. It is about 21 km from Vila Real.
Can you camp near Miradouro de Casal de Loivos?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Quinta da Padrela, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Miradouro de Casal de Loivos?
Miradouro de Casal de Loivos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Douro Valley and the N222.
What is there to see near Miradouro de Casal de Loivos?
Places worth a stop nearby: Miradouro de São Leonardo de Galafura (18 km), Mateus Palace (18 km), Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (27 km) and Côa Valley rock art (38 km).
When is the best time to visit Miradouro de Casal de Loivos?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)