N232 Road is not suitable for those who get dizzy

Located in central Portugal, N232 Road is a tortuously winding mountain road. The road has so many twists and switchbacks that it is best avoided.

N232 Road

Is N232 Road paved?

N232 Road is fully paved, with a good surface and some fast corners, but pretty narrow in parts. The road tops out at 1.427m (4,681ft) above sea level and hits a 8% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is N232 Road?

It’s 86.6 km (53.81 miles) long and runs from Mangualde (in the A25 road) to Belmonte (in the N18 Road). Allow 2 hours without stops to complete the drive.

Is N232 Road worth the drive?

Running through the Serra da Estrela Mountains, the drive features some remarkable views. The most challenging part of the drive is 37km (23 miles) long, featuring more than 100 turns, running from the city of Gouveia to the town of Manteigas, in the Guarda District.
Road suggested by: Rui Silva

 

 

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