All year round
Dates
4 / 10
Physicality
+/- 9 Hours
Duration
6+
Age
Aveiro, Paiva
Location

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In this tour, the walk difficulty level is easy/medium! You`ll walk only 5km and downstream!

Short description: You`ll go across one of the longest suspension bridges of the world and walk one of the most beautiful trails: The Paiva Walkways! Visit one of the highlights of Portugal: Costa Nova, and Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice!

We leave from Porto towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and coffee.

After a short drive, we`ll arrive at the Walkways and go across the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva river!

Notice: crossing the bridge is not mandatory. You have the option to skip it.

Then, you`ll walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 5km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the left bank of the river. Trail Areinho-Vau.

The walk will be followed by another highlight of our day: lunch! (fish and vegetarian options also available)

After a power nap in the van, we`ll arrive to Costa Nova! Costa Nova is one of the highlights of Portugal – a beautiful fishing village known for its striped colorful houses!

Time to enjoy Aveiro, also known as the “Portuguese Venice”! Discover the city center on a short walk, enjoy some free time and relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals!

Finish the day back in Porto.

PICK UP/DROP OFF At meeting point: Calçada da Vandoma, next to Estátua de Vimara Peres (cathedral)
START AT / END 8:00 am / 6:30 pm (approx)
INCLUDED
Pick up/drop off at Calçada da Vandoma (cathedral)

Transport by top class minivan (8 people)

Paiva Walkways and Suspension Bridge tickets

Traditional lunch (roasted veal)

Visit to Costa Nova and Boat ride at Aveiro canals

NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions

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Detailed itinerary

  • Meet at the meeting point: Calçada da Vandoma, next to Estátua de Vimara Peres – (Horse statue at Porto Cathedral);
  • The Paiva Walkways;
  • The Arouca 516 Footbridge (optional)
  • Traditional lunch at Arouca;
  • Visit to cost Nova
  • Drive to Aveiro;
  • City center and fish market;
  • Boat ride at the Aveiro canals.

Return to Porto.

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End of the Tour


The paiva walkways
people hiking at the paiva walkways
arouca 516 bridge
Arouca 516
the paiva walkways stairway and river
the paiva walkways along the river paiva
Art Nouveau buildings in aveiro and the moliceiros boats
Aveiro canals
Aveiro tour

Tour Reviews

4.95 based on 693 reviews
ennetours
25/11/2021

Fantastic day get away to high bridge experience and river hike. We throughly enjoyed the excitement and beauty of crossing the amazing and high bridge. The lunch was country veal short ribs unbelievably tasty though there were non-meat eater options too. The convenience and thoughtful coordination of timing and events made this an exceptional day experience. The nature was beautiful. About 7 kilometers walk along the wooden walkway by the gorgeous river, some stairs but mostly down and not too strenuous overall. At lunch at the country town restaurant, Norberto’s recounting of his one year drive ( trek) across Africa was entertaining and interesting… he has a book published about his adventures!!! Then on to Aveiro for a boat ride and finally to Costa Nova to see the special houses and village.
All in all a great trip and superb value.
Well worth doing!!

22/11/2021

Highly recommend, be prepared to create Memories that will last a lifetime!!

ennetours
30/10/2021

Amazing day trip from Porto!
One of the things we were looking forward to the most prior to our trip to Portugal was visiting the Passadiços Do Paiva. Using Ennetours with Norberto as our driver and guide made for an amazing day that we will not forget. Norberto picked us up from our hotel in Porto right on time and we drove to the Passadiços Do Paiva – we were able to take a “shortcut” that allowed us to start closer to the entrance. We chose not to walk across the Arouca 516 bridge, but it was very impressive to see the bridge in person. The Passadiços Do Paiva did not disappoint and were one of the highlights of our trip – the experience and natural scenery all along the walkways are worth it. Norberto then drove us to a delicious group lunch including veal and wine at a local restaurant in Arouca which was perfect after the long walk! While the weather during the first half of our tour was perfect, it did start raining when we got to Aveiro. It was still an enjoyable visit and we got to see the canals on a Moliceiro boat and tried the Ovos Moles (sweet eggs). We ended the day at the “Instagram” town of Costa Nova where it stopped raining and we got some great pictures of the striped houses before we were driven back to Porto. Thank you to Ennetours and Norberto for a truly memorable day. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to take a day excursion out of Porto and experience a different part of Portugal!

27/10/2021

This was a spectacular setting over a beautiful river not too far from Porto. Norberto provided information about the adventure so there were no surprises. We feel we challenged ourselves on this adventure and recommend you book this trip. Fall colors are beautiful and lunch was special in a small village setting.
A fantastic day we will never forget and will surely recommend.

ennetours
26/10/2021

Felt like a day trip with a great friend!
I can’t say enough about the uniqueness and beauty of the footbridge and walkway. Loved this trip because it gave us a sample of many activities in the area including the Paiva walkways, which are a marvel making a gorgeous area of Portugal accessible. Norberto was great and hosted us as a friend, treating us to a wonderful day in the countryside and introduction to Aveiro and Costa Nova.

ennetours
25/10/2021

One of the most beautiful hikes we’ve done while in Portugal. Stunning scenery throughout the day..
knowledgeable guide, quaint lunch stop, all interspersed with historical perspective.

ennetours
23/10/2021

Great trip!
Norberto you are the best! Before we even arrived in Porto he already e-mailed us with the confirmation and extra information. The paiva walkways is amazing en that bridge, wauw! I did the tour with my brother and we both enjoyed it so much. Norberto is a great tourguide that will tell you everything about Portugal, Porto, the locals, and the tour itself.

ennetours
22/10/2021

Really enjoyed the day and Norberto was very knowledgeable, thoughtful and a good driver! We were able to fit in a lot in a day and lunch was a lovely experience too. I definitely recommend this tour and thank you again Norberto.

ennetours
20/10/2021

I am 73 years old and found this tour slightly challenging but a rewarding experience. Norberto is a true professional in every way. He communicates well with his clients to inform them in advance of pickup times, how to identify his van, reminders of dos and donts, and what to expect of the day’s itinerary. He is well traveled therefore sensitive to his clients’ comfort and well versed in Portugal’s history and culture. This was a day well spent with a superior guide.
If you go, choose Norberto from Ennetours.

ennetours
11/10/2021

EXCELLENT Tour!
Norberto was a perfect tour guide. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. His knowledge of history is good. Pick up was quick and easy. This full day tour is definitely worth the money.

ennetours
10/10/2021

El guia, Norberto, estuvo pendiente en todo momento, dió la milla extra. Nos fue explicando todo el camino, lo hizo súper interesante. Fue fuerte sobretodo si no estás físicamente en forma pero siguiendo las instrucciones del guia lo hicimos. Un éxito. Recomiendo la excursión 100%

05/10/2021

Very good guide. Nice activity, never boring!!

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