‘Furious speed’. Discover the filming locations of the saga in Portugal
ONEThe filming of the latest and final installation of the saga will ‘Furious Velocity’ lead to several cuts on the A24, the highway that connects Viseu to Vila Real. To meet some of the people of ‘Domin Toretto’ and for those who want to know an itinerary with five places that they want.
It is a route that is worth sleeping, not only to see the sights, but also to eat, drink and even.
If you get lost in these parts, don’t forget to try to take a stroll along the National Road 222 that connects Régua and Pinhão and was once considered the most beautiful in the world, and worth it. Please read the following carefully.
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Vila Pouca de Aguiar
It is in Alto Trás-os-Montes that the journey begins with a stop in Vila Pouca de Aguiar. A walk through the historic center of this town gives you the opportunity to see its chapels, churches, fountains and fountains with unique tiles. At 13km from there you will find the ruins of the castle of Aguiar de Pena. It is also in Vila Pouca de Aguiar that you can find the famous Thermal Park of Pedras Salgadas where you can spend a night or two and indulge in spa treatments.
lamego
For ‘foodies’ who order traditional Portuguese food, a stop in Lamego is a great idea. You can get lost, for example, among the varieties that Pastelaria da Sé – Casa das Bôlas has to offer. In addition to the traditional one, there you can taste vinaigrette with garlic or cheese and ham. If you are more culturally inclined, stop by the Sé de Lamego, a building dating back to 1129, a fine example of the Gothic style.
Castro Daire
There is also much to discover in Castro Daire, such as the historic center of the village, known as ‘Bairro do Castelo’, where you can see the Pelourinho de Castro Daire, the Solar dos Aguilar and the Casa dos Condes de Ferreira. To take some pictures and enjoy the view, there is the viewpoint of Misericórdia and Calvário, a green space, from where you can see the Paiva valley, Serra do Montemuro and the village. It is also a region with many ideal trails for hiking and nature adventures.
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It is the land of the apple and normally hosts a festival dedicated to it in mid-October. However, there are things to do throughout the year in Armamar, such as visiting Quinta do Tedo, where you can participate in wine tastings, guided tours of the vineyards. It is also possible to stay there allocated. Don’t go home before booking a table at DOC, chef Rui Paula’s restaurant in Armamar. It has a suspended terrace, over the Douro River, with a privileged view. At the table you will find typical dishes from the region prepared with traditional and contemporary ingredients.
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If you don’t get lost looking at the landscape, Peso da Régua has a lot to visit, like the Douro Museum, for example. It is a space dedicated to the preservation, study and interpretation of different objects and characteristics that represent the culture of the region. Another beautiful stop, especially for those who like to enjoy the view, is the viewpoint of São Leonardo de Galafura, which was the inspiration for many works by Miguel Torga.
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