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Day trip to Paiva footbridges and Arouca suspension bridge - Small group - Departure from Porto

Discover the Paiva footbridges and its famous suspension bridge on an excursion departing from Porto!

The essentials

Discover the Paiva footbridges and its famous suspension bridge on an excursion departing from Porto!

Duration
9 hours
Languages
English
Portuguese
Starting time
8:00 AM
Cancellation Cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Hiking the Paiva footbridges

Crossing the suspension bridge 516 Arouca

Lunch in a local restaurant

Your guide's comments and anecdotes

Description

Discover the Paiva footbridges and its famous suspension bridge on an excursion departing from Porto!

Departing from Porto, you'll be transferred from your hotel to the village of Areinho at the foot of the Arouca Geopark. Recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional geodiversity, the Arouca Geopark is home to the Paiva River, a magnificent footbridge hiking trail and a suspension bridge.

You'll start your adventure in the village of Areinho and climb 300 steps to reach the famous 516 Arouca bridge, suspended 175 metres above the Paiva River. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Paiva River and the Aguieira waterfall.

Continue your hike on the Paiva footbridges, which follow the river of the same name. This 8-kilometre walk offers panoramic views of the gorges and flora that surround you, a true immersion in nature. You'll make a stop at Vau beach, with your feet in the water. The hike ends in the village of Espiunca, where you'll enjoy a lunch break in a local restaurant, ideal for sampling the region's specialties.

You'll be taken back to your accommodation in Porto at the end of the day.

Important information

  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Meeting time and place: pick-up at your hotel in Porto around 8 a.m., exact time to be reconfirmed after booking.
  • Duration: 09:00
  • This is a shared activity for a maximum of 16 people.
  • The guide is bilingual English / Portuguese
  • Please bring hiking boots

Included

  • Pick-up from/to your accommodation in Porto

  • The services of a professional guide

  • Entrance fees to the Arouca Geopark

  • Entrance fees to Paiva footbridge

  • Access fee to the Arouca 516 suspension bridge

  • Typical lunch

  • Pinguça tasting

Not included

  • Tips
  • All other extras

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