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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Tour Reviews
I love the tour! Norberto planned it down to the last detail. You get a chance to see, taste, learn and experience so much all within one day. Being mostly vegetarian, I couldn’t resist trying a meal option cause it was so good. The Paiva walkway was beautiful and relatively easy to walk. Norberto was very attentive, friendly and even shared his inspiring stories about his travel experience and volunteering work!
I love the tour! Norberto planned it down to the last detail. You get a chance to see, taste, learn and experience so much all within one day. Being mostly vegetarian, I couldn’t resist trying a meal option cause it was so good. The Paiva walkway was beautiful and relatively easy to walk. Norberto was very attentive, friendly and even shared his inspiring stories about his travel experience and volunteering work!
I love the tour! Norberto planned it down to the last detail. You get a chance to see, taste, learn and experience so much all within one day. Being mostly vegetarian, I couldn’t resist trying a meal option cause it was so good. The Paiva walkway was beautiful and relatively easy to walk. Norberto was very attentive, friendly and even shared his inspiring stories about his travel experience and volunteering work!
J ai beaucoup aimé cette expérience ! C était un peu long ces escaliers,j ai pensé qu on ferait plus de rando mais belle expérience.Et ce pont est,interminable mais total sécurité.
J ai beaucoup aimé cette expérience ! C était un peu long ces escaliers,j ai pensé qu on ferait plus de rando mais belle expérience.Et ce pont est,interminable mais total sécurité.
J ai beaucoup aimé cette expérience ! C était un peu long ces escaliers,j ai pensé qu on ferait plus de rando mais belle expérience.Et ce pont est,interminable mais total sécurité.
Nous avons adoré passer cette journée organisée par Norberto, guide parfait et très sympathique qui nous a permis de découvrir de superbes endroits et de vivre une expérience fabuleuse !! Son organisation était parfaite, sa culture du pays particulièrement interessante ! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette belle journée riche de découvertes, ponctuée par un délicieux déjeuner convivial dans une ancienne ferme transformée en restaurant typique ou Norberto nous a fait nous régaler avec un extraordinaire plat traditionnel de cette contrée… Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience extraordinaire de Norberto!!
Nous avons adoré passer cette journée organisée par Norberto, guide parfait et très sympathique qui nous a permis de découvrir de superbes endroits et de vivre une expérience fabuleuse !! Son organisation était parfaite, sa culture du pays particulièrement interessante ! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette belle journée riche de découvertes, ponctuée par un délicieux déjeuner convivial dans une ancienne ferme transformée en restaurant typique ou Norberto nous a fait nous régaler avec un extraordinaire plat traditionnel de cette contrée… Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience extraordinaire de Norberto!!
Nous avons adoré passer cette journée organisée par Norberto, guide parfait et très sympathique qui nous a permis de découvrir de superbes endroits et de vivre une expérience fabuleuse !! Son organisation était parfaite, sa culture du pays particulièrement interessante ! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette belle journée riche de découvertes, ponctuée par un délicieux déjeuner convivial dans une ancienne ferme transformée en restaurant typique ou Norberto nous a fait nous régaler avec un extraordinaire plat traditionnel de cette contrée… Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience extraordinaire de Norberto!!
Amazing experience!
Norberto is a great guide. He is very communicative, riding with him was a great experience. He explained everything to us. Paiva walkways is amazing. Beautiful nature, peace and quiet everywhere, beautiful photos. Ponte 516 Arouca was an interesting experience. Aveiro was also interesting along with the cruise. We really liked it. Thank you for a great trip.
Amazing experience!
Norberto is a great guide. He is very communicative, riding with him was a great experience. He explained everything to us. Paiva walkways is amazing. Beautiful nature, peace and quiet everywhere, beautiful photos. Ponte 516 Arouca was an interesting experience. Aveiro was also interesting along with the cruise. We really liked it. Thank you for a great trip.
Amazing experience!
Norberto is a great guide. He is very communicative, riding with him was a great experience. He explained everything to us. Paiva walkways is amazing. Beautiful nature, peace and quiet everywhere, beautiful photos. Ponte 516 Arouca was an interesting experience. Aveiro was also interesting along with the cruise. We really liked it. Thank you for a great trip.
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