São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint
Near Régua, Portugal
São Leonardo de Galafura gives you a much wider sense of the valley than you get from the riverside road. From above Régua, the view takes in the Douro landscape and the Marão mountains beyond. Make it a deliberate stop rather than a hurried photograph between appointments. Clear weather makes a difference, and the exposed setting calls for a layer outside summer. Arrange your return transport before heading up if you are travelling without a car.