Guidebook for Vila Real
Drinks & Nightlife
Johnnie Red
4 R. Dona Margarida Chaves Great atmosphere, 16th century building
Tinto e Branco Winehouse
23 R. 31 de JaneiroCozy place. No smoking
Club de Vila Real
Avenida Carvalho AraújoWhere local history meets the new generation
Food Scene
Restaurante Terra De Montanha
16 a R. 31 de JaneiroTraditional food, unique decoration
Oh, Faxabor
5000-650 R. Teixeira de SousaPetiscos (Tapas)
Restaurante Cardoso
42 R. Miguel BombardaFrancesinhas
Restaurante 22
16 R. Teixeira de SousaCasa Lapão
64 R. da MisericórdiaTraditional monastic pastries
Padaria Serrana 4
44 R. Miguel TorgaLocal bakery, just 50 m away.
Casa de Pasto Chaxoila
Estrada Nacional 2, BorralhaTraditional local food
La Forneria
86 R. António de AzevedoItalian food. Very popular: hard to get a table
Cais da Villa
Chef's cuisine rooted on the local tradition
Parks & Nature
Park Natturali ta 'Alvao
Dramatic landscape, waterfall
Jogging and chilling out, barbecues, public open-air swimming pools
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Corgo Park
Jogging and chilling out, barbecues, public open-air swimming pools
Spa & Nature Park Pedras Salgadas
Romantic park, natural sparkling water
Sightseeing
Casa de Mateus
18th century manor house and gardens
N2
N2Winding road between Peso da Régua and Vila Real: vineyards, wineries
N222
N222Riverside road between Pinhão and Peso da Régua: vineyards, wineries
N323
N323Winding road between Sabrosa and Pinhão: vineyards, wineries
Avenida 1º de Maio
Avenida 1º de MaioA "little Grand Canyon" on the city center
Fisgas de Ermelo
Waterfall
Great view over the Douro River. Good spot for pick-nicks
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Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
Great view over the Douro River. Good spot for pick-nicks
Arts & Culture
Vila Real Theater
15B Alameda de GrasseTheatre, Dance, Music, Exhibits...
Museu da Vila Velha
Rua de Trás-os-MurosEarly History of Vila Real. Other exhibits
Pre-Roman pagan sanctuary.
(Sorry, but it's misplaced on the map — ask me for directions.)
9 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Santuário de Panóias
Pre-Roman pagan sanctuary.
(Sorry, but it's misplaced on the map — ask me for directions.)
Essentials
Pingo Doce - Vila Real 2
Rua Miguel TorgaJust 150m away. Open 8:30 to 21:00
Entertainment & Activities
NaturWaterPark - Parke tal-Ġimgħa tal-Douro, Lda
Pinhão
River cruises, winery and vineyard tours