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From Porto, Aveiro, Paiva Walkways and Arouca 516 Footbridge


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Go across one of the longest suspension bridges in the world and walk the Paiva Walkways trail on a tour from Porto. Visit highlights such as Costa Nova and Aveiro, and savor a traditional lunch.


Passadiços Do Paiva Trailhead



In this tour, the walk difficulty level is easy/medium! You`ll walk only 5km and downstream!

We leave from Porto towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and coffee.

After a short drive, we`ll arrive at the Walkways and go across the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva river!

Notice: crossing the bridge is not mandatory. You have the option to skip it.
Then, you`ll walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 5km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the left bank of the river. Trail Areinho-Vau.

The walk will be followed by another highlight of our day: lunch! (fish and vegetarian options also available)

After a power nap in the van, we`ll arrive to Costa Nova! Costa Nova is one of the highlights of Portugal – a beautiful fishing village known for its striped colorful houses!

Time to enjoy Aveiro, also known as the “Portuguese Venice''! Discover the city center on a short walk, enjoy some free time and relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals!

Finish the day back in Porto.



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Duration 10.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Small group

Limited to 8 participants

from € 125 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting location:
  • Calçada de Vandoma
  • Van
  • (50 minutes)
  • Arouca
  • Break time (15 minutes)
  • Optional
  • Van
  • (20 minutes)
  • 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge
  • Walk, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
  • Optional
  • Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead
  • Walk, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
  • Optional
  • Van
  • (20 minutes)
  • Arouca
  • Lunch (1 hour)
  • Van
  • (50 minutes)
  • Costa Nova Beach
  • Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (40 minutes)
  • Aveiro
  • Visit, Sightseeing, Gondola ride (2 hours)
  • Van
  • (50 minutes)
  • Arrive back at:
  • Calçada de Vandoma
  • Main stop
  • Other stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Walk along the stunning Paiva Walkways boardwalk
  • Enjoy a traditional countryside meal: veal
  • Discover Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice, and take a boat ride through the canals
  • Cross the one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World: the Arouca 516
  • Visit to Costa Nova
  • Includes
  • Roundtrip transportation from Porto city center
  • Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entrance fees to the Paiva Walkways
  • Boat ride at the Aveiro canals
  • Visit to Costa Nova
  • Traditional lunch (veal, pescatarian, or vegetarian options)

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