to do in Portugal and Spain
Hike the unique Paiva Walkways!
Enter the Arouca Geopark to discover this amazing 8 km walk completely immersed in nature and surrounded by incredible view over the Paiva valley, considered by many as the most beautiful sceneries in Portugal. Walk over the "516 Arouca Bridge" if you want an even more extreme experience, by selecting the option that includes a ticket to cross the bridge.Taste the savory "Posta Arouquesa" and the typical "Pinguça", a local liquor.
Join us and spend a fun day at the mountains!
Visit the World Travel Awards nominated Paiva Walkways.
Accompany the Paiva River and enjoy sceneries of pristine nature.
Cross the "Ponte 516 Arouca" if you want an even more challenging and extreme experience, by selecting the option that includes a ticket for crossing the bridge.
Taste Arouca's typical dish the Posta Arouquesa, delighting in the best of the local gastronomy.
Visit a local distillery and savor the traditional Portuguese liquor Pinguça.
Spend your day surrounded by nature at its best!
LANGUAGES
Available in Portuguese and English
DURATION
8 hours
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Porto
SCHEDULE
Daily, at 9 am
Join this us on a visit to Arouca Geopark and discover breathtaking landscapes.
Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to the beginning point of the pathways where you will start the tour, giving you insights about life in Portugal on the way.
On this tour we will follow the wooden Paiva Walkways which follow the Paiva River for approximately 8 km of magical views and a state of peace possible only amidst nature.
Walk the most exciting 516 meters of your life! Join us for a unique experience as you cross a 516-meter-long pedestrian bridge (the "516 Arouca Bridge"), suspended 175 meters above one of Europe's most robust rivers: the Paiva River. Witness a true engineering prodigy and be enchanted by the breathtaking landscape that is part of a UNESCO World Geopark.
The 3-hour guided walk will reward you with amazing geological and archaeological sights, camouflaged onto this natural mountain paradise. Take the time to breathe in the fresh air and admire the flora and fauna of the region at its pure state.
Finishing our hike, there is no better way to recharge our energies than to eat a delicious meal. Arouca is also known for its great food, mainly the typical "Posta Arouquesa", a savory piece of grilled beef usually accompanied with French fries, white rice and black beans. After this incredible lunch we're sure you will be fully recharged!
To end the day in the best way we will visit to a local distillery to taste traditional Portuguese liquor, the "Pinguça".
The best of Portugal's natural heritage and gastronomy in one visit!
No cancellation fee if you cancel until 96 hours prior to the activity date.
Cancellations less than 96 hours or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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