Leave Porto and go walk along the Passadiços do Paiva, Arouca
Overview
Take part in a trip to the Paiva walkways leaving Porto in comfortable transport. Discover one of the most impressive wild river gorges in northern Portugal located in the UNESCO Global Geopark of Arouca.
Walk along the Passadiços do Paiva and the famous zigzag staircases, with panoramic viewpoints to appreciate waterfalls and cliffs of the gorge, on a route between the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, in between you will pass by Praia do Vau to recharge your energy. Enjoy this journey through biology, geology and archeology and fall in love with nature.
Passage through Geosites: Garganta do Paiva (G36); Aguieiras Waterfall (G35); Vau River Beach (G30); Gola do Salto (G31); Spike Fault (G32)
Finally, at Espiunca beach, you can have lunch or simply relax in an excellent leisure area enjoying the crystal clear waters of the Paiva River.
What's Included
- Comfortable Footwear
- Entrance to Paiva Walkways
- Pick-up and drop-off in Porto
- Gratuities
- Other extra expenses by customers
- Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca
Meeting Location
Largo Actor Dias
4000-192 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
Arouca Geopark
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Passadicos do Paiva
4 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Espiunca
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Arouca
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Estatua de Vimara Peres
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for individuals with special mobility needs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for children under 7 years old.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- You must inform the operator if the child is under 12 years of age. Children will be transported in seats approved in accordance with Article 55 of the Highway Code.
- The duration of the tour is for information purposes only, the tour is subject to local traffic, etc.
- Please note that the total duration of the activity may be affected by traffic conditions. We strongly recommend that you do not schedule any additional activities or make other plans in the hour after the scheduled end time.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested prior to the day of booking. Please let us know before the tour starts.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
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Activity code: C-118678P14
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