Hiking Tour to the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways, from Porto

Take your chance to explore the incredible riverside of the Paiva as you follow an expert guide on this hiking tour to the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways from Porto! This experience will allow you to explore the Arouca Geopark, where the Paiva River flows at the bottom of a sublime valley, prepare to be amazed!

The Paiva Walkways are located in the Arouca region of northern Portugal, around 1 and a half hours from Porto. These footbridges are a hiking route that follows the Paiva River which offers breathtaking views of gorges, waterfalls, and natural landscapes.

Your hiking tour to the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways from Porto will start as your instructor picks you up at your accommodations and drives you to Areinho, one of the entrances of the Paiva Walkways. Once there, you will start your adventure as you climb around 300 steps up to the 516 Suspension Bridge, an incredible feat of architecture, elevated around 175 meters above the Paiva River. You'll get to cross the bridge and learn all about the structure, as well as get the best views of the Aguieira Waterfall and Paiva River.

Then, your hiking tour to the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways from Porto will continue as you go on an 8-kilometer hike on the Paiva Walkways. The guides are local experts and will guide you all the way through the experience. The hike along the river is filled with geologic, natural, and beautiful archeological surroundings.

After this approximately 3-hour hike around the Paiva Walkways, 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 strength! You will finish your day with a “Pinguça” tasting, a great Portuguese liquor that will be worth the wait, and a tranquil ride back to your accommodation in Porto.

Don't miss your chance to enjoy the best natural landscapes and gastronomy Portugal has to offer to you and book your hiking tour to the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways from Porto, today! You will fall in love with this stunning region, full of waterfalls, natural pools, rock formations, and dense forests you'll get to explore for yourself.