From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour

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, a wooden walkway built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Attention: On the recent forest fires that have affected Portugal, a small portion of the Paiva Walkways was affected, meaning some small changes on the activity. After the bridge you will be transported to the Vau River Beach. From here to the end of the trail see the riparian forests and feel the strength of the rapids through their roaring sounds.

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”).

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.

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!

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.

• 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

• Without Lunch
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  Duration: 4 hours
• With Lunch
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  Duration: 5 hours
  Typical Meal: On this Option it’s included the Typical Meal + Drinks

• Personal Accident Insurance
• Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
• Interpretative Guide along the walk.
• Photo Report

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• This Tour is Provided by Just Come – Countryside & Adventure Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
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• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.