Porto Trip Overview
This full day tour will take you to “Arouca Geopark” where the Paiva River flows at the bottom of a glorious valley.
The Paiva Walkways or Passadiços do Paiva that follows the river path is our goal.
Once there, you will have chance to go for an 8 Km path with one of the best views in our country!
After the morning hike head to Alvarenga, a small village famous for having the best meat in Portugal!
Upgrade to include lunch and taste the “Posta Arouquesa”, a beautiful piece of grilled beef and judge by yourself.
Finish the tour with a “Pinguça” tasting (if option selected), a local brand of liquors that will go wonderfully as a digestive.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
This full day tour will take you to “Arouca Geopark” where the Paiva River flows at the bottom of a glorious valley.
The Paiva Walkways or Passadiços do Paiva that follows the river path is our goal.
Once there, you will have chance to go for an 8 Km path with one of the best views in our country!
After the morning hike head to Alvarenga, a small village famous for having the best meat in Portugal!
Upgrade to include lunch and taste the “Posta Arouquesa”, a beautiful piece of grilled beef and judge by yourself.
Finish the tour with a “Pinguça” tasting (if option selected), a local brand of liquors that will go wonderfully as a digestive.
Get ready to be amazed by one of the most beautiful riverside hikes in Europe.
The Paiva Walkways follows the Paiva River path for 8 Km providing glorious views and an amazing connection with nature.
Begin your day with a convenient pick up at your hotel followed by a one and a half hour drive to the start of this great trail.
Your personal guide will give you great insights about life in Portugal, our ways and traditions, which will make the way to the Paiva Walkway go by in a flash!
The hike along the river is filled with geological, natural and archeological interests located in the most beautiful surroundings.
After this 3 hour hike, a great lunch is required!
And there is nowhere better to have a great lunch than in this region.
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 stamina!
End your day with a “Pinguça” tasting, a great Portuguese liquor.
Experience the best nature and gastronomy Portugal has to offer!
Join us!
Stop At:
• Arouca Geopark, Arouca 4540 Portugal
• Passadicos do Paiva, Espiunca Geopark Arouca, Arouca Portugal
Sample Menu
• Portuguese Entrees – Olives
Cornbread
Portuguese Charcuterie
Portuguese Cheese
• Posta Arouquesa – A super tasty and super tender beef from the “Arouquesa” DPO cows.
This will surely get you up and running again after the hike!
• Assorted Desserts – Choose from a selection of local desserts.
