The best MTB trails around Travanca

Mirador do Penedo Amarelo. It is located on Rua do Penedo Amarelo, in the urban area of Miranda do Douro. It offers wide panoramic views of the Douro River surrounded by green hills, the dam, the historic center and the co-cathedral of Miranda do Douro. It is one of the most outstanding urban viewpoints in the area.

The Contrabando Viewpoint is located in Hinojosa de Duero (Salamanca), within the Arribes del Duero Natural Park, a hiking and tourist route situated on the border with Portugal. From the viewpoint, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Duero River, the Saucelle Waterfall, the border with Portugal, and geological and cultural formations such as: Cabeza de Moncalvo: a hill with the remains of a pre-Roman hill fort. Peña de la Vela, Poyo Durón (in Portugal), and Cerro del Reventón.

Up here, where the Ribeira de Vilarinho embraces the Douro, stands the ancient Castro de Vilarinho dos Galegos, also known as Castelo dos Mouros. Here, a natural viewpoint offers a wide view over the hillsides covered in junipers. But the real surprise lies on the ground: a sea of sharp, chaotic quartz stones created an almost insurmountable defence. Soon after, a deep moat carved into the rock served as the final barrier. Nature and ingenuity united in a fortress that has withstood the test of time.

Along the trail that once served as a route for smugglers, there is a viewpoint that honours its past: the Miradouro do Contrabando. From up here, the view over the vertiginous Douro valley is breathtaking. In the past, many people passed through these winding paths in silence and hope, crossing the border in search of a more dignified life.

This park is located just outside the city center on the N-128 road toward the Santa Lucía neighborhood. It is a large park, located below the walled area of the Castle, on the banks of the Fresno River. Here, the river is dammed, and there is a bar-café with a very pleasant terrace where you can enjoy a drink, and where you can practice non-motorized water sports, such as canoeing or taking a trip along the river by renting a pedal boat. There is a significant gradient from the road to the riverbank, and numerous paths and pedestrian trails for leisurely strolls.

This park stretches for about 1.5 kilometres, following the course of the Fresno River. It is a leisure area that offers pedestrian trails along the banks and a pier with support facilities. Along the river, you can see restored mills, fountains and watermills.

This beautiful viewpoint is located in the urban centre of Miranda do Douro, at the end of the street closest to the river, specifically on the street of the same name.

The Mirador de las Escaleras in Fermoselle offers stunning views of the Duero River canyon. This viewpoint is located approximately one kilometre on foot from the Ermita de Santa Cruz. The route to the viewpoint is quite accessible and runs between almond and olive trees, passing the ruins of an old carabinieri house. From the viewpoint, you can admire the rugged beauty of the landscape, with panoramic views of the Duero River and the vast peneplain. It is a perfect place to enjoy nature and the tranquillity of the surroundings.