Douro International Natural Park
A protected border canyon of granite cliffs along the Douro, home to vultures, eagles and black storks, with viewpoints and trails.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Historic Landmarks in Miranda do Douro
The Douro canyon and river cruise, the Douro International park, the co-cathedral, the castle ruins, the Terra de Miranda Museum and Rua da Costanilha.
Douro canyon cruise
A boat trip from Miranda into the deep granite canyon of the Douro, with birds of prey overhead.
Miranda co-cathedral
A 16th-century Renaissance cathedral with gilded altarpieces and the small figure of the Menino Jesus da Cartolinha.
Castle ruins
The remains of the medieval castle, destroyed by an explosion in 1762, with views over the canyon.
Terra de Miranda Museum
A museum of local life, crafts, costumes and the traditions of the Mirandese people.
Rua da Costanilha
A medieval street of granite houses with carved doorways and windows, the most picturesque in town.