Porto Trip Overview
Our day starts with a kick of adrenaline!
After picking you up in Porto, we set off towards the Paiva Walkways where you’ll cross the Arouca 516 – the WORLD’S LONGEST SUSPENSION FOOTBRIDGE!
The Arouca 516 Footbridge spans 516m-long (1,692 ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576 ft) above the Paiva river. The walking deck is made of a see-through open grid metal mesh! Will you dare?
The Paiva Walkways are one of the most beautiful walking trails in the world and a World Travel Awards winner. It is a 7km wooden boardwalk zig-zagging down along the left bank of Paiva river at Arouca Unesco Geopark.
Lunch is another highlight: veal roasted in clay pots at a typical restaurant with panoramic views (fish or vegetarian options also available)
Before heading back to Porto, we’ll visit the little country side town of Arouca for a glance about local culture and the Portuguese architecture styles.
Afterwards, is time to drive back to Porto.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Porto, Portugal
Our day starts with a kick of adrenaline!
After picking you up in Porto, we set off towards the Paiva Walkways where you’ll cross the Arouca 516 – the WORLD’S LONGEST SUSPENSION FOOTBRIDGE!
The Arouca 516 Footbridge spans 516m-long (1,692 ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576 ft) above the Paiva river. The walking deck is made of a see-through open grid metal mesh! Will you dare?
The Paiva Walkways are one of the most beautiful walking trails in the world and a World Travel Awards winner. It is a 7km wooden boardwalk zig-zagging down along the left bank of Paiva river at Arouca Unesco Geopark.
Lunch is another highlight: veal roasted in clay pots at a typical restaurant with panoramic views (fish or vegetarian options also available)
Before heading back to Porto, we’ll visit the little country side town of Arouca for a glance about local culture and the Portuguese architecture styles.
Afterwards, is time to drive back to Porto.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Paiva walkway, Arouca Portugal
You`ll walk along one of the most beautiful walking trails in the world: the Paiva Walkways – winner of the World Travel Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Arouca Geopark, Arouca 4540 Portugal
Cross the Longest Suspension Footbridge of the World! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva River. Will you dare?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arouca, Arouca, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Visit Arouca, which is a very Portuguese countryside town in style and tradition. A short walk through the small squares will help to have a glance about local culture and construction styles where a impressive XII century monastery is the highlight.
Duration: 30 minutes
