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 |
Visit to Costa Nova and Boat ride at Aveiro canals |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
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
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Tour Reviews
Très bonne journée qui passe trop vite on en a pris plein la vue. Visite en petit groupe. Guide génial, sympathique et à l’écoute. Manque juste un petit arrêt au niveau de la rivière a la moitié du parcours pour recharger les batteries prévoir pour le mal des transports beaucoup de virages.
This is a great tour. Highly recommend!
Der riccardo war sehr nett und hilfsbereit und hat einen schönen Tag mit uns verbracht
Wonderful Day Tour!
Our family of five truly had a fantastic time on this top notch tour. Our guide Norberto was pleasant to speak with throughout the day and always kept everyone well informed/organized. His knowledge of Portugal and willingness to answer our questions and carry conversations on all topics really added to the experience. As noted in other reviews, the tour includes a variety of activities including the Paiva Walkways, Arouca 516 bridge, Aveiro, and making a quick stop for some fun photos in a small fishing village. I must say that the highlight of the day is the traditional Portuguese lunch served at a restaurant in a small village. The food, staff, views and overall experience are amazing. Must also say that our new friends we made from London and Singapore during this tour made this experience on of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Norberto!!!
Paīva by Sarah!
Nous avons passé une journée formidable. Des paysages magnifiques, un restaurant au top et surtout Sarah notre guide qui a su répondre à toutes nos attentes avec une bonne humeur inébranlable ( en plus c’est une conductrice nickel). Je recommande vivement!
Journée formidable!!
Une guide au top!! Merci Sarah pour cette fabuleuse journée. La journée est parfaitement rythmée et Sarah est aux petits soins. Nous etions 7 (du même groupe) et nous avons tous adoré cette journée! A faire absolument !!! Nous recommandons vivement. Nous avons pris une autre excursion avec un autre tour opérateur et avons été extrêmement déçu. A refaire nous repasserons par en ennetours et avec Sarah svp.
Hallo, ich habe die Tour alleine gemacht und bin begeistert. Alles hat super funktioniert, unser Guide Filip war witzig sympathisch viele Infos, hat sich um alle gekümmert, einfach Klasse! Das traditionelle Essen nach der Wanderung war sehr schmackhaft. Die Tour ist auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen! Arouca Brücke ist Atemberaubend!
O passeio foi ótimo superou minhas expectativas, o guia Filipe é excelente! Com certeza faria mais passeios com eles!
Ein perfekt organisierter Ausflug mit einem tollen Guide (danke Philip!), leckerem Essen, vielen unterhaltsamen Informationen und Aufmerksamkeiten. Wir sind rundum glücklich mit Form Ausflug und würden ihn jederzeit empfehlen!
The Suspension bridge and the Paiva walkways are incredible. A complimentary meal with wine is a perfect way to end the walk, and Aviero is a nice little town to see before the ride back home. Filipe was our guide and he was awesome. Definitely recommend spending a day on this little journey!
This trip was by far one of my favourite memories in Porto. It’s a great way to get some exercise, enjoy a delicious meal, and get to be in nature. Phillip, our guide, was incredible. He was super easygoing and funny. I highly recommend it!
Es un sitio unico yo me quede apartado del grupo para ir solo y es una pasada solo se escuchan los animales y el rio una pasada de tranquilidad lo unico que si esta mojado ir con cuidado que resvala del resto perfercto si coges un dia soleado tiene que ser una gozada
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