Alijó Municipality

Alijó is a town and municipality in the Alto Douro wine region of , northern Portugal. This area is the centre of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world: the Alto Douro Wine Region, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Pelourinho de Alijó and Câmara Municipal de Alijó.

Photo: NelsonCM, CC0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Favaios and Sanfins do Douro.

Town
Photo: C goulao, Public domain.
is a civil parish of the municipality of , in northern .

Alijó Municipality

Latitude
41.2845° or 41° 17′ 4″ north
Longitude
-7.4855° or 7° 29′ 8″ west
Population
11,900
Elevation
760 metres (2,493 feet)
Open location code
8CHJ7GM7+QR
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From Portuguese to Spanish—“Alijó Municipality” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Prezandães and Granja.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Jardim da Avenida Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro and Monumento ao Homem do Douro.

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