From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch
Overview
Walk in the morning! Difficulty level is easy/medium - a 5km downstream walk!
Short description: Go across one of the longest suspension bridges of the world and walk the Paiva Walkways trail! Visit one of the highlights of Portugal: Costa Nova, and Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice!
We leave from Porto towards Arouca town where we'll stop shortly for toilets.
After a short drive, we'll go across the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva river! Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT!
Then, you'll walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 5km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the Paiva river.
Lunch is another experience! (meat, fish and vegetarian options available)
After a power nap in the van, we'll visit Costa Nova and the colorful houses!
Time to enjoy Aveiro! Discover the city center on a short walk, free time to discover on your own and opportunity to relax on a boat trip through the canals (optional activity)!
What's Included
- Lunch Traditional lunch
- Visit To Costa Nova
- Short walk and free time in Aveiro
- Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- The Paiva Walkways Tickets
- Driver/Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
- Boat ride in Aveiro is optional. 12€ per adult and 6€ children until 12yo.
Meeting Location
Largo Actor Dias
4000-098 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Paiva walkway
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Arouca
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Aveiro
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Praia da Costa Nova
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Only children 6+ years old can cross the Bridge and must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Notice: Right before our walk starts, we need to go through a winding road over the Paiva mountain. If you have car motion sickness problems, we advise you to have a tablet or a pill to help with that issue.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-69818P3
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