Dão Region

A truly unique and surprising region.

Located in Beira Alta, in a mountainous area in the centre-north of Portugal, the Dão Region is characterised by jagged mountains and the confluence of rivers. Surrounded to the south-west by the imposing Serra da Estrela, the Dão's uniqueness is a result of both the geography that protects the region and the rugged and distinctive nature of its relief.

Among renowned vineyards, historic towns and villages, the Dão is an invitation to emotions felt and experienced through the unmissable traditions, knowledge and flavours of a region that has so much to tell.

Exploring Aguiar da Beira, situated on a plateau at an altitude of over 700 metres between the Serra da Estrela and the Douro region, is a truly unique experience. On the banks of the River Mondego, the municipality of Mangualde reveals itself, a jewel among mountains, with imposing mountain ranges outlining its horizon. Situated in the heart of the Dão region, between the Dão and Mondego rivers, and graced by nature's generosity, Nelas enjoys a location surrounded by lush landscapes, pine forests and vineyards. Penalva do Castelo is a unique mosaic of nature, with a landscape that is sometimes characterised by flowering fields and vineyards and sometimes by lush green orchards wrapped in the soft blanket of the forest that stretches along the hillsides and ridges. Sátão is steeped in history and has a rich heritage that can be unveiled as you explore the county, revealing an abundance of religious architecture and deep archaeological remains, eloquent testimonies to the past.