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Activity description
This walking tour will give you the opportunity to explore “Arouca Geopark” where the Paiva River flows at the bottom of a sublime valley and get ready to be amazed by one of the most beautiful riverside hikes in Europe.
The Paiva footbridge is located in the Arouca region of northern Portugal. These footbridges are a hiking route that follows the Paiva River where it offers breathtaking views of gorges, waterfalls and natural landscapes.
Your Paiva walkways tour will start with your pick up at your hotel followed by a one and a half hour drive to the start of this great trail. The Paiva Walkways or Passadiços do Paiva that follows the river path is our goal. Once there, you will have the chance to go for an 8 Km path with one of the best views in our country. The guides are local experts and will take you through a trip deep inside this natural paradise with all the safety and plenty of fun. The hike along the river is filled with geologic, natural and archeological beautiful surroundings. After your 3 hour hike you will have the opportunity to taste the best meat in Portugal at Alvarenga, famous for its “Posta Arouquesa”, a delightful piece of grilled beef that will make you regain all your stamina. You will finish your day with a “Pinguça” tasting, a great Portuguese liquor.
Don´t lost this Paiva walkways tour and get the experience enjoying the best nature and gastronomy Portugal has to offer to you. You will fall in love with this area full of waterfalls, natural pools, rock formations and dense forests admiring the incredible views with every step you take.
- Adventurous hiking experience over intricate wooden walkway.
- Far-reaching views from soaring heights of the Paiva Gorge.
- Mouthwatering local delicacies featuring Posta Arouquesa.
- Get off the beaten path and escape the crowds.
- “Pinguça” Tasting.
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Small group ensures personal service.
- Get inside tips from a local.
- Led by a local guide.
Course of events
- This walking tour will give you the opportunity to explore “Arouca Geopark” where the Paiva River flows at the bottom of a sublime valley.
- The Paiva Walkways or Passadiços do Paiva that follows the river path will be our road.
- You will have the chance to go for an 8 Km path, enjoying one of the most marvelous views of the country.
- The guides are local experts and will take you through a trip deep inside this natural paradise with all the safety and plenty of fun.
- After this 3 hour hike, a great lunch is required.
- Taste the best meat in Portugal at Alvarenga, famous for its “Posta Arouquesa”, a delightful piece of grilled beef that will make you regain all your stamina!
- End your day with a “Pinguça” tasting, a great Portuguese liquor.
Special terms
This tour is available in English and Portuguese.
The guides will pick you up at your accommodation.
You should contact directly the provider as soos as you receive the confirmation to schedule the details of the pickup point.
- Guided hike tour of Paiva Walkways
- Contribution for a local development association
- Typical regional lunch – Posta Arouquesa
- Pinguça – local liquor tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Paiva Walkways tickets
- Personal Insurance
- Small-group tour
- Personal expenses
- Ticket to 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge
- comfortable clothes
- water
- sunscreen
