Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge - All Inclusive!
8 hours
Moderate
Discover a beautiful walking trail and cross one of the longest suspension bridges of the world!
In this tour, the walk difficulty level is Medium/Difficult! You`ll walk 8km, but downstream!
We leave from Porto at 9AM towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and for coffee.
Get ready for adventure! After a short drive, we`ll arrive at the Walkways and go across one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva river!
Notice: crossing the bridge is not mandatory. You have the option to skip it.
Then, you will walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 8km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the Paiva river.
Time for lunch! A delicious meal is waiting us! Meat, fish or vegetarian options available.
After lunch we’ll discover Arouca for a glance about local culture and history including: convent sweets tasting.
What's included?
Food & drinks
Local guide and transportation Tha Paiva Walkways Tickets Pick up Drop off from Porto The Arouca 516 Bridge Ticket Veal roasted in clay pots Convent Sweets Tasting
Exclusions
Personal expenses Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
Please note
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Children under 6 years old are not allowed to cross the bridge.
On the Arouca 516 Footbridge are NOT allowed: pets, baby strollers and umbrellas. Is also NOT allowed to cross the bridge in flip-flops, high heels or barefoot.
I also advise you to bring comfortable footwear and clothing, sunscreen, sunhat and enough water. In the event of rain, bring a raincoat or a poncho and an umbrella.
Alert: arriving at the Walkways, the road gets a bit winding. If you have car motion sickness problems, we advise you to have a tablet or a pill to help with that issue.