Terraced port-wine vineyards along the Douro River. That is what Douro Valley N222 promises, and it delivers. At about 17 miles (27 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1 day, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Peso da Régua to Pinhão.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Peso da Régua
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Peso da Régua is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Quinta tastings. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Arriving in Pinhão
The final miles always go faster than you expect.
By the end you will have seen Quinta tastings and Pinhão railway station tiles, and you will understand why Douro Valley N222 belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is September–October. Plan on 1 day so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
