A Tribute to Heritage: The Duque Deocleciano Monteiro Statue

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from any location within the Douro Valley. Take the N-222 road towards Peso da Régua, then merge onto the A24 highway in the direction of Porto. After approximately 1 hour, take the exit towards A1 and follow the signs for Porto. Once in Porto, use the GPS coordinates (41.1408556, -8.6100966) to navigate to Cais da Ribeira, 4000-173 Porto. There are paid parking options available nearby, so be prepared for parking costs.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, take a train from Peso da Régua to Porto São Bento station. The train ride takes about 2 hours and costs around €5-€10. From Porto São Bento station, exit and walk towards Rua de Santa Catarina. Continue until you reach the Ribeira district. Follow the signs toward Cais da Ribeira, which will lead you to the monument at Cais da Ribeira, 4000-173 Porto.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can hire a taxi from anywhere in the Douro Valley to Porto. This will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic and will cost around €80-€100. Ensure you provide the driver with the destination: Cais da Ribeira, 4000-173 Porto.

• Walking

  Once you arrive in Porto, if you are staying nearby, you can walk to Cais da Ribeira. The area is pedestrian-friendly and offers beautiful views along the Douro River. From most central locations, it should take about 15-30 minutes to reach the monument.