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Estrada Nacional 222: Where does it start?

Estrada Nacional 222: Where does it start?
Curiosities | 02 April, 2023

The N222 is in fashion because it was considered the most beautiful road in the world. Start your journey in Gaia, always towards Pinhão and admire its beautiful landscape.

Where does the N222 starts?

 

Get to know the most beautiful road in the world

 

If you've heard about the Nacional 222, you know that it's a route that you can't miss in the Douro. 

 

But after all, where does this famous road begin?

The 222 National Road has long been famous for its beautiful surroundings, which offer an unparalleled feeling of freedom, particularly when driving. 

The road runs from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vila Nova de Foz Côa, passing through Cinfães do Douro, Resende, Peso da Régua, Pinhão and São João da Pesqueira, covering some 226.3 km. 

The road's fame grew even more when, in 2015, the stretch linking Peso da Régua to Pinhão, entirely accompanied by the River Douro and the meandering vineyards of the region, was considered the best stretch of road in the world to drive.

 

Stretch between Peso da Régua and Pinhão

The N222 is a road of great importance to the region, as it connects several cities and towns in the north of Portugal, making it possible to transport people and goods. In addition, its beauty has been of great importance to the tourist sector. 

The 27 km stretch that connects Peso da Régua to Pinhão has gained special prominence due to its beauty. Here you can see all the beauty of the region, constantly accompanied by the terraces of vineyards that characterize the region, with the Douro, on a good sunny day, acting as a mirror of water that gives a special glow to all this hormania created between nature and the work of man. Some even consider it the Portuguese Route 66. 

Naturally, N222 has become increasingly popular with tourists visiting the Douro region, due to the incredible views over the river and the Wine Estates that spread across the hillsides.

If you are thinking of visiting the Douro, check out the programs we have available, and get to know this beautiful road in a unique experience!

 

Estela Morais
Estela Morais / About the author

The Douro has always been part of her life, being, in her opinion, the most emblematic place in Portugal. Of all the places she has already visited, the Douro has special emphasis due to the sensations it transmits and all its harmonious beauty. She is extremely grateful to be able to show people from all over the world the charms of this region.

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