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Walk in the morning! Difficulty level is easy/medium - a 5km downstream walk!
Short description: Go across one of the longest suspension bridges of the world and walk the Paiva Walkways trail! Visit one of the highlights of Portugal: Costa Nova, and Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice!
We leave from Porto towards Arouca town where we'll stop shortly for toilets.
After a short drive, we'll go across the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva river! Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT!
Then, you'll walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 5km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the Paiva river.
Lunch is another experience! (meat, fish and vegetarian options available)
After a power nap in the van, we'll visit Costa Nova and the colorful houses!
Time to enjoy Aveiro! Discover the city center on a short walk, free time to discover on your own and opportunity to relax on a boat trip through the canals (optional activity)!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
Itinerary
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1516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Paiva walkway
You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Arouca
Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Aveiro
Discover Aveiro on a short walk, enjoy some free time to discover on your own and you can also relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals (optional)!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Praia da Costa Nova
Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only children 6+ years old can cross the Bridge and must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Notice: Right before our walk starts, we need to go through a winding road over the Paiva mountain. If you have car motion sickness problems, we advise you to have a tablet or a pill to help with that issue.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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