Porto Trip Overview
This is the best day tour from Porto to the Arouca 516 Suspension.
With a very convenient pick-up from central Porto you will head straight to Arouca.
In Arouca there is a brief stop where you are invited to taste the local specialities, enjoy the green area just outside the monastery and to get ready for the connection between Arouca and the 516 Arouca.
Around 20 minutes after departing from Arouca we reach the bridge and the Paiva Walkways!
For the next 3 to 4 hours (depending on the pace of the group, weather conditions, picture times, etc.) you will spend your time crossing the bridge and walking along the Paiva river in a wooden walkway.
After this great hike we follow a mountain road for 15 minutes and have lunch in a family owned restaurant in Alvarenga!
The ride back to Porto will last for around 90 minutes and usually the tour ends between 17:30 and 18:30!
Be brave! Join us!
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
This is the best day tour from Porto to the Arouca 516 Suspension.
With a very convenient pick-up from central Porto you will head straight to Arouca.
In Arouca there is a brief stop where you are invited to taste the local specialities, enjoy the green area just outside the monastery and to get ready for the connection between Arouca and the 516 Arouca.
Around 20 minutes after departing from Arouca we reach the bridge and the Paiva Walkways!
For the next 3 to 4 hours (depending on the pace of the group, weather conditions, picture times, etc.) you will spend your time crossing the bridge and walking along the Paiva river in a wooden walkway.
After this great hike we follow a mountain road for 15 minutes and have lunch in a family owned restaurant in Alvarenga!
The ride back to Porto will last for around 90 minutes and usually the tour ends between 17:30 and 18:30!
Be brave! Join us!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arouca, Arouca, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
This is a town famous for it’s monastery and typical sweets made from ancient monastery recipes.
On our stop on the way to the 516 Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways, we can definitely encourage you to try it the sweets to get your energy levels up for the hike!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paiva walkway, Arouca Portugal
Enjoy the 8 km walk along the Paiva River and learn more about this region and Portugal.
This hike requires good physical condition!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: 516 Arouca – Ponte Suspensa, Canelas, Arouca 4540-257 Portugal
Experience the thrill of crossing one of the longest suspension bridges in the world!
This structure is the perfect choice for adventure seekers and nature lovers.
From the height of its 175m meters and see through floor you will be able to enjoy a great view down to Paiva River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alvarenga, Alvarenga, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Lunch time is a very important part of our day!
In Alvarenga you will be able to try the magnificent Arouquesa DPO meat.
Eat in a family owned restaurant and enjoy the local “Vinho Verde”.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
