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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Overview
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.
Options
Without Lunch
Duration: 4 hours
With Lunch
Duration: 5 hours
Typical Meal: On this Option it's included the Typical Meal + Drinks
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.
Photo Report
Halfway through the Paiva Walkways, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
What to expect
Passadicos do Paiva
3h · Admission ticket included
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.
Arouca Geopark
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!
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your Guide will be wearing a white T-shirt with a "Just Come"
logo.
End point
Your Guide will be wearing a white T-shirt with a "Just Come"
logo.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
