Residencial Planalto
In Miranda do Douro, in the heart of the Park of Douro River International. Situated in the commercial zone of the city, and 300 metres from the historical city and Costanilha Street. Simple ensuite rooms with air conditioning. Bar, restaurant and free parking. Reception 24h
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Miranda do Douro, Miranda de l Douro in Mirandese language, is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 488.0 km² and a total population of 7,797 inhabitants. The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in the northeastern part of the country, in the district of Bragança. The city is located on the border with Spain, with the Douro River separating the two countries. The nearest town in Spain is Zamora, site of the Treaty of Zamora between the Portuguese king Afonso Henriques and the Castillian Afonso VII. The river is one of the main attractions of this small city. There are organized trips to watch the wildlife, mostly birds of prey. Important hydro-electrical stations exist in the municipality.
Gastronomy is one of the local hallmarks, well within the tradition of Trás-os Montes. "Posta à Mirandesa", a heavy, thick steak, is the traditional dish, known and imitated through the rest of the country. The wine from the region has a high alcoholic graduation (17-18º) and matches the regional cuisine well. The city's old quarter, with the cathedral, dates back to the Middle Ages. Most houses are small and one story high. Inside the old city proper lie the town hall and museum, the "Museu da Terra de Miranda" (museum of the lands of Miranda), which has displays of archaeological findings, farm life, local clothing, and traditional masks.
The city has no industries but depends on commercial activity, mainly the sale of house textiles and cutlery from the village of Palaçoulo. Spaniards come in great number on holidays and weekends. There are several hotels, among them the Pousada de Santa Catarina, which looks over the Douro River.
