Paiva Walkways | Paiva Walkways from Porto

All year round

Dates

4 / 10

Physicality

+/- 8 Hours

Duration

Age

Paiva

Location

— 95€ pp – small group tours – 8 people —

We leave from Porto at 8AM towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and for coffee.

Get ready for adventure! After a short drive, we will arrive at the Walkways and go across one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World – The 516 Arouca! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva river!

NOTICE: crossing the bridge is NOT mandatory. You have the option to skip it.

Then, you will walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 7km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging downhill along the left bank of the river.

Bring a swimsuit! At the halfway point of the trail, you find the Vau beach! You will have some free time to dive and swim or just put your feet on the clean waters of the Paiva river.

Please notice: make sure you bring a second set of clothes as you cannot get in the van with wet clothes!

(you also have the option to walk only 3,5Km and be picked up half-way. You can decide that on the day of the tour)

The walk will be followed by another highlight of our day: lunch! A delicious meal is deserved and it will take place at a beautiful typical restaurant! Meat, fish or vegetarian options available.

After lunch we’ll discover Arouca for a glance about local culture and history including convent sweets tasting related to Arouca Monastery.

Return to Porto.

PICK UP/DROP OFF

At meeting point: Calçada da Vandoma, next to Estátua de Vímara Peres (cathedral)

START AT / END

8:00 am / 5:00 pm (approx)

INCLUDED

Pick up/drop off at Calçada da Vandoma (cathedral)

Transport by minivan (small group: max 8 people)

Traditional Lunch

Tickets for the Paiva Walkways and the Arouca 516 Bridge

Convent sweets tasting

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses

Gratuities (optional)

Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions

For bookings or questions, use our email: info@ennetours.com

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Detailed itinerary

Pick up 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;
Traditional Lunch;
Visit to Arouca town.

Return to Porto

Note: We advise you to bring comfortable footwear and clothing, water, a hat and sunscreen.

End of the Tour

bridge over the river paiva at the Paiva Walkways

the paiva walkways along the river paiva

Tour Reviews

4.98 based on 175 reviews

Elodie – France

10/10/2023

L’excusion était top! le beau temps au rendez vous et nous étions avec des amis. Tout s’est très bien passé. Pris en charge à Porto à l’heure et retour vers 17h. Le repas du midi en une vrai bonne découverte même si le restaurant est très bruyant. Nous avons même pu faire un petit détour par la caserne pour un echange entre pompiers Portugais et Français 🤗. Nous conseillons !

Chayenne – Belgium

08/10/2023

Toffe wandeling en bezoek aan het stadje. Vervoer was prima en op een centraal punt. Een aanrader

Ana Cristina Macedo da Silva – Brazil

28/09/2023

O guia João deu uma aula sobre a história de Portugal além de dicas e sugestões de outros passeios.

Werner Verwerft – Belgium

23/09/2023

Zeer mooie wandeling, lekkere lunch nadien, behulpzame gids

Rissa McGill

22/09/2023

My favorite day in Portugal! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He brought us to a shortcut for the bridge that saved us a lot of time and hassle. We then went to the beautiful town by the sea. 12/10 recommend must do!!!

Anne B

22/09/2023

Wind, Rain, Adventure, Beauty!
First, let me say that our tour guide was excellent!! He provided us with interesting and meaningful commentary, but he also took very good care of us! The journey to the walkways was very scenic and enjoyable! It was a windy, rainy day…but that only added to the adventure! After the hike we visited a wonderful restaurant for lunch and wine, all included, and then visited a bake shop for treats and coffee. The monestary we visited was incredible. The hike was just challenging enough for this older woman. It was a wonderful way to see the beauty of Portugal away from the cities.

Leslie Umpherson – Canada

21/09/2023

Went to Arouca town and had a latte and pastry then up to large steel bridge! Walked 1 hour to smaller bridge where you could stop and travel with the guide or continue for another hour. Back into town for wonderful lunch and desserts at a special bakery!! Ricardo was incredible and caring and soooo nice. Highly recommend!

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From Porto: Paiva Walkways & Arouca516 Suspension Bridge!

— 95€ pp – small group tours – 8 people —

We leave from Porto at 8AM towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and for coffee.

Get ready for adventure! After a short drive, we will arrive at the Walkways and go across one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World – The 516 Arouca! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva river!

NOTICE: crossing the bridge is NOT mandatory. You have the option to skip it.

Then, you will walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 7km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging downhill along the left bank of the river.

Bring a swimsuit! At the halfway point of the trail, you find the Vau beach! You will have some free time to dive and swim or just put your feet on the clean waters of the Paiva river.

Please notice: make sure you bring a second set of clothes as you cannot get in the van with wet clothes!

(you also have the option to walk only 3,5Km and be picked up half-way. You can decide that on the day of the tour)

The walk will be followed by another highlight of our day: lunch! A delicious meal is deserved and it will take place at a beautiful typical restaurant! Meat, fish or vegetarian options available.

After lunch we’ll discover Arouca for a glance about local culture and history including convent sweets tasting related to Arouca Monastery.

Return to Porto.

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From Porto: Paiva Walkways & Arouca516 Suspension Bridge!

From Porto: Paiva Walkways & Arouca516 Suspension Bridge!

— 95€ pp – small group tours – 8 people —

We leave from Porto at 8AM towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and for coffee.

Get ready for adventure! After a short drive, we will arrive at the Walkways and go across one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World – The 516 Arouca! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva river!

NOTICE: crossing the bridge is NOT mandatory. You have the option to skip it.

Then, you will walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 7km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging downhill along the left bank of the river.

Bring a swimsuit! At the halfway point of the trail, you find the Vau beach! You will have some free time to dive and swim or just put your feet on the clean waters of the Paiva river.

Please notice: make sure you bring a second set of clothes as you cannot get in the van with wet clothes!

(you also have the option to walk only 3,5Km and be picked up half-way. You can decide that on the day of the tour)

The walk will be followed by another highlight of our day: lunch! A delicious meal is deserved and it will take place at a beautiful typical restaurant! Meat, fish or vegetarian options available.

After lunch we’ll discover Arouca for a glance about local culture and history including convent sweets tasting related to Arouca Monastery.

Return to Porto.

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