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Portugal N222 Difficulty: 6.5/10

Estrada Nacional 222 (N222 Douro Wine Valley)

Previously voted by Avis as the 'World's Best Driving Road' based on its mathematical curve-to-straightaway ratio (10:1). Tracks the Douro River through centuries-old stone-terraced port wine vineyards.

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Distance
Distance
17 mi
27 km total run
Turns
Turns
93
5.5 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
620 ft
Douro River Gorge
Surface
Surface
Paved (Award-Winning Road Geometry)
Difficulty: 6.5/10
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Start: Peso da Régua River Port, Portugal End: Pinhão Port Wine Terraces, Portugal
Elevation Profile 160 – 620 ft
SUMMIT 620 FT
Douro River Gorge
Apex Density Index 5.5 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Start Point Peso da Régua River Port, Portugal 41.1606, -7.7889
Summit / High Point Douro River Gorge 620 FT Summit
End Destination Pinhão Port Wine Terraces, Portugal 41.1917, -7.5458
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Estrada Nacional 222 (N222 Douro Wine Valley)?

Estrada Nacional 222 (N222 Douro Wine Valley) spans 17 miles and packs approximately 93 curves (5.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 160 ft - 620 ft (Douro River Gorge) and technical rating 6.5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Peso da Régua River Port, Portugal (Latitude 41.1606, Longitude -7.7889) and finishes at Pinhão Port Wine Terraces, Portugal (Latitude 41.1917, Longitude -7.5458).

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