From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour

5.0
(40 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Start your tour in Alvarenga, you'll start the hike through old village paths, towards the 516 Arouca Bridge.

Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world. Be suspended 175 meters above Paiva River.
Set off on the Paiva Walkways, an wooden walkway built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Halfway through, we will rest at Vau River Beach, on hot days, the river invites you to take a refreshing dip, so bring a swimsuit!

After the walk, treat yopurself with a charming stop in the town of Arouca, where you can enjoy a drink and local snack — a traditional Arouquesa roasted veal with a drink of your choice. (included in the option "With Lunch"). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.

What's Included

Bottled water
Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch").
Personal Accident Insurance
All Fees and Taxes
Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
Interpretative Guide along the walk.
Halfway through the Paiva Walkways, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
Photo Report

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Guide will be wearing a white T-shirt with a "Just Come" logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Walk along the Paiva Walkways, stop at scenic viewpoints to snap photos. See the famous zig-zag staircases, riparian forests, waterfalls, and cliffs of the gorge. Halfway through, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits. On hot days, take a dip in the river. From here to the end of the trail, get closer to the river. Feel the strength of the rapids through their roaring sounds. After the hike, be driven to the mountain area of Arouca.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The Arouca Geopark, it's a classified territory recognized by UNESCO from 2009, that gathers 41 Geosites within an area of 328 square kilometers. It defines Arouca as a territory with a special Geological Heritage, where you can find phenomena such as "Birthing Stones" and "Giant Trilobite Fossils" that are unique on the world and others like "Frecha da Mizarela", the highest waterfall in mainland Portugal, the "Corn Bread Stones" or the "Union Stones", and some more amazing attractions!

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world. Be suspended by Tibetan-style steel cables in the sky, 175 meters above River Paiva and Aguieiras Waterfall.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
  • Crianças com menos de 6 anos
Supplied by Just Come - Countryside & Adventure Tours

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