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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
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
Traditional lunch with the locals
Visit To Costa Nova
Short walk and free time in Aveiro
Driver/Local Guide
Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
The Paiva Walkways Tickets
Gratuities
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
Boat ride in Aveiro is optional. 12€ per adult and 6€ children until 12yo.
What to expect
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
30m · Admission ticket included
You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!
Paiva walkway
1h · Admission ticket included
You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.
Arouca
1h
Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!
Aveiro
2h
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)!
Praia da Costa Nova
30m
Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
End point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
Additional information
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
