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From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour

By Just Come - Countryside & Adventure Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $53 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
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!

Finally, treat yourself to a Board of Typical Portuguese Charcuterie and Cheese and a drink. Then you can choose between Arouquesa Steak Sandwish, Arouquesa Beef Hamburger, Veggie Burger or Tuna Sandwich (included in the option “With Lunch”).

Activity location

  • Passadicos do Paiva
    • Espiunca, Geopark Arouca
    • Arouca, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Just Come - Ponte 516 Arouca & Passadiços do Paiva - Walking Tour
    • 4540-025, Alvarenga, Aveiro, Portugal

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Without Lunch
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours

Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$52.73 x 2 Adults$105.46
Total
Price is $105.46
Until Tue, Aug 26
With Lunch
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours
Typical Meal: On this Option it's included the Typical Meal + Drinks

Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$80.85 x 2 Adults$161.70
Total
Price is $161.70
Until Tue, Aug 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch").
  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal Accident Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedTickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedInterpretative Guide along the walk.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHalfway through the Paiva Walkways, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPhoto Report

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPassadicos do Paiva
    • Espiunca, Geopark Arouca
    • Arouca, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJust Come - Ponte 516 Arouca & Passadiços do Paiva - Walking Tour
    • 4540-025, Alvarenga, Aveiro, Portugal

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