Porto · AROUCA 516 & PAIVA WALKWAYS
Eight kilometres of decking through a granite gorge, and a suspension bridge over the white water at the end of it. These 15 cover crossing slots, the direction each walks the trail, and which ones include lunch and pickup.
Cross the Arouca 516, walk the Paiva boardwalk, eat a local lunch, and explore Costa Nova and Aveiro on a full-day trip from Porto.
“The variety of activities was great and the amount of time allocated for each activity was good. Lunch was also very nice.”
Cross Arouca’s 516 Bridge, hike the Paiva Walkways, enjoy local sweets and a generous Arouquesa lunch from Porto.
“A great day out walking the 516 Acoura suspension bridge and Pavia Walkways. Guide Petito was the best, could not have asked for a better guide or person to do this trip with. Super friendly, helpful, knowledgable and all round great bloke. Had the biggest lunch ever at a family owned restaurant off the beaten track, so much food all of the highest quality and homemade. Would recommend this trip, bring your walking shoes.”
Cross Arouca’s 516-meter bridge, hike the Paiva Walkways, taste convent sweets, and enjoy a generous regional lunch from Porto.
“The pick up service is limited to a certain area and our hotel is out of that area. The lunch was very nice, delicious beef and large portion.”
Cross the Arouca 516 bridge, hike the Paiva Walkways, enjoy lunch in Arouca, then explore Aveiro and Costa Nova from Porto.
“A very well-run tour. Organized, lots to do in one day, but we never felt rushed or stressed. The bridge was all ours first thing in the morning. The steps were tiring, but worth the effort. Lunch was great! The stops in Aviero and Costa Nova rounded out the day perfectly. Our tour guide, Joao (JJ), was courteous, friendly, and shared his love for his beautiful country (Portugal). He made it a truly enjoyable day and a highlight of our entire trip for our family. We recommend this tour!”
Cross Arouca’s 516-meter bridge, hike the Paiva Walkways, and enjoy local food on a guided day trip from Porto.
“Driver (Nelson) was a little bit late however fully made up for it during the day. He took us for lunch and coffee afterwards because he was late and made sure we were safe throughout the journey. He also took care of a car sick passenger. Our guide, Barbara was fantastic and the walk was very enjoyable. Memorable trip and would recommend to a friend.”
Cross the 516 Arouca Bridge, walk the Paiva Walkways, enjoy veal and wine, then explore Aveiro on a full-day trip from Porto.
“Landscapes were beautiful and meal was excellent. The guide was knowledgeable. The group was suitably small. We enjoyed the trip a lot.”
Hike Portugal’s Paiva Walkways, cross the 516 Arouca bridge, enjoy a local lunch, and taste convent sweets on a small-group day trip from Porto.
“It was raining, but it was an experiance and the guide was perfect.”
Cross Portugal’s 516 Arouca Bridge, hike the Paiva Gorge, swim at Vau Beach, and enjoy local food on a guided four-hour tour.
“Marta and Ines were incredible guides! We had lots fun during the day”
Cross the 516 Arouca Bridge, hike the Paiva Walkways, swim at Vau Beach, and taste Arouca specialties on a full-day trip from Porto.
“Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish the driver and our guide were honestly 2 of the nicest people I have ever met and did everything they possibly could to ensure our comfort and enjoyment of the trip. Arouca and paiva walkways was a truly stunning location and I would absolutely recommend the trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and made sure to check that everyone was comfortable walking across the bridge and assisted and encouraged everyone along the hike. We were provided with a backpack with snacks and bottled water and free plasters for my daughter who had unfortunately gathered blisters on a previous hike. The…”
Hike Portugal’s Paiva Walkways from Porto with a small group, local sweets, Arouquesa beef, river views, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Samuel was very professional. He took care for any problem or inconviniency we had. The track was challenging, 8 km and 546 stairs but with amazing view”
Walk 8 km of Portugal’s Paiva Walkways, cross the 516 Arouca Bridge, and explore the valley by 4x4 Jeep with a local guide.
Walk 8km downhill beside Portugal’s Paiva River, cross the 516 Arouca bridge, enjoy lunch, and explore Arouca from Porto.
“If you're in Porto do this trip its amazing! Organisation, food and activity first class. We were lucky that it was a lovely warm day.”
Paddle the Paiva River from Porto with guide Henrique, hotel transfers, small groups, photos, gentle SUP instruction, and beautiful river scenery.
“From the first moment, I felt that I’m with one of my friend and not with a guider! Henrique such an amazing and funny person! In the end of the tour he invited me for a beer! I don’t think you will find a guider better than him! Believe me! The tour was amazing!! No words to describe it!! Recommend it 10000%”
Paddle four kilometers of rapids near Porto, swim at Vau River Beach, and enjoy Arouca food on this full-day Paiva River adventure.
“Toller Ausflug, hat Spaß gemacht. Sehr netter/ engagierter Guide! Wechselklamotten sind wichtig, wir sind richtig im Wasser gelandet :-)”
Paddle Paiva River rapids by canoe-raft, swim, jump from rocks, and finish with Arouca food on this lively four-hour adventure.
“We had an amazing time Rafting/ Tubing. The scenery was beautiful and the overall experience was great. Our guide Pedro from JUST COME was super fun and we felt extremely safe with him. Also as an extra bonus he took a lot of fun pictures of the trip! Totally recommend this activity! We will be back for sure - maybe when there is more water in the river. But evens the water levels were lower - it was still a great adventure for us. So yes absolutely 5 stars. We also booked the lunch - it was a fantastic way to extend the nice trip. Cute restaurant and good food.…”
Pick a bank of the river, a valley or a kitchen.
