Trilho do Tua

This "Pequena Rota" trail is a linear route and is 13.3 km long. It begins in the village square of Frechas, where the Pelourinho—classified as a Monument of Public Interest—is located, and ends in the city of Mirandela next to the Tourist Information Center. It is part of the network of hiking trails in the municipality of Mirandela and is certified by the Portuguese Camping and Mountaineering Federation.To complete this hike, we suggest that you leave your car in the village of Frechas while you hike the trail and, upon arriving in Mirandela, take the metro back to the Frechas station.

Leaving the village of Frechas, head toward the swimming area, cross the bridge, and follow the right bank of the Tua River heading north. Along this route, you can enjoy a very diverse landscape. Next to the farmland on the outskirts of Frechas, you’ll find vineyards and quince trees, which, in the fall, fill the air with the region’s characteristic, pleasant scents.

Along the riverbanks, riparian vegetation is evident, dominated by poplars, alders, and willows; and as we move away from the watercourse, you can admire vast landscapes of olive trees, cork oaks, and pines dotted with rockroses, gorse, and rosemary. Of particular note is a large cork oak, worthy of observation and preservation. As you approach the village of Marmelos, you can see the Santa Comba, Bornes, Cubo, and Faro mountain ranges, as well as the city of Mirandela. Some sections of the Tua Line are still visible on the left bank of the river.