All year round
Dates
4 / 10
Physicality
+/- 8 Hours
Duration
6+
Age
Paiva
Location
— 105€ pp – Small group tours! —
In this tour, the walk difficulty level is Medium/Difficult! You`ll walk 7km, but downstream!
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.
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 |
Convent sweets tasting |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions |
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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.
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Tour Reviews
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.
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.
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.
What a wonderful day!
The brigde and the nature is just stunning and we loved it so much.
We highly recommend this tour to everyone who loves to walk, be with nice people and have delicious food after.
Thanks again to our amazing guid!
What a wonderful day!
The brigde and the nature is just stunning and we loved it so much.
We highly recommend this tour to everyone who loves to walk, be with nice people and have delicious food after.
Thanks again to our amazing guid!
What a wonderful day!
The brigde and the nature is just stunning and we loved it so much.
We highly recommend this tour to everyone who loves to walk, be with nice people and have delicious food after.
Thanks again to our amazing guid!
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!
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!’
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!’
Wij hebben een supergeweldige dag gehad. Wij werden opgewacht door Luis, een hele leuke en spontane gids en hij praatte veel over de streek Arouca (historische weetjes). De langste hangbrug was echt een hoogtepunt voor ons soms ook een beetje eng als je door de roosters naar beneden keek. Daarna daalden wij af via de Paiva Walkways. Zeer mooie wandeling maar wel pittig. Toch wel 7 km gelopen! In de middag stevig geluncht met een heerlijk glas groene wijn erbij en de maaltijd afgesloten met een proeferij van diverse zoete hapjes en koffie. Daarna een kleine maar mooie nonnenklooster bezocht waar toevallig een trouwerij bezig was. Moe maar voldaan werden wij door Luis terug naar Porto gereden. Bedankt voor de leuke trip!!!
Wij hebben een supergeweldige dag gehad. Wij werden opgewacht door Luis, een hele leuke en spontane gids en hij praatte veel over de streek Arouca (historische weetjes). De langste hangbrug was echt een hoogtepunt voor ons soms ook een beetje eng als je door de roosters naar beneden keek. Daarna daalden wij af via de Paiva Walkways. Zeer mooie wandeling maar wel pittig. Toch wel 7 km gelopen! In de middag stevig geluncht met een heerlijk glas groene wijn erbij en de maaltijd afgesloten met een proeferij van diverse zoete hapjes en koffie. Daarna een kleine maar mooie nonnenklooster bezocht waar toevallig een trouwerij bezig was. Moe maar voldaan werden wij door Luis terug naar Porto gereden. Bedankt voor de leuke trip!!!
Wij hebben een supergeweldige dag gehad. Wij werden opgewacht door Luis, een hele leuke en spontane gids en hij praatte veel over de streek Arouca (historische weetjes). De langste hangbrug was echt een hoogtepunt voor ons soms ook een beetje eng als je door de roosters naar beneden keek. Daarna daalden wij af via de Paiva Walkways. Zeer mooie wandeling maar wel pittig. Toch wel 7 km gelopen! In de middag stevig geluncht met een heerlijk glas groene wijn erbij en de maaltijd afgesloten met een proeferij van diverse zoete hapjes en koffie. Daarna een kleine maar mooie nonnenklooster bezocht waar toevallig een trouwerij bezig was. Moe maar voldaan werden wij door Luis terug naar Porto gereden. Bedankt voor de leuke trip!!!
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