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Alvarenga: Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Bridge Guided Tour

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Alvarenga: Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Bridge Guided Tour
Top rated
4.8333335 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8333335 out of 5 stars
66 reviews

Join a tour of Paiva Trailhead and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge with a local guide in Alvarenga. Ride a Jeep through Paiva Valley and visit the Aguieiras waterfall.

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Duration 4 hours
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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    XR3F+4C Alvarenga

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    Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead

    Photo stop, Picnic, Guided tour, Hiking, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (2.5 hours)

  • 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Aerial view, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Jeep / SUV

    (25 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    XR3F+4C Alvarenga

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Highlights

  • Local guides
  • Tickets included
  • Exclusive hours on the Suspension Bridge
  • Final return in 4X4 Jeep, with a small Tour through Paiva Valley

Full description

Pedestrian route through the 8 Km that make up the award-winning Paiva walkways, complemented by the adventurous cross of the largest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, 516 Arouca.
The 516 Arouca bridge is the largest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world and is located in Arouca, in the Aveiro district, Portugal. With 516 meters in length and an elevation of 175 meters, it connects the banks of the Paiva River. While crossing the bridge, you will have a breathtaking view over Garganta do Paiva and Cascata das Aguieiras, both sites of the UNESCO Arouca Geopark territory. 516 Arouca Bridge is located in Arouca, next to the famous Passadiços do Paiva.
Along the way, you will be able to interpret the main points of geological interest, such as the Paiva Gorge, the Aguieiras waterfall, the beautiful river beach of Vau, the Gola do Salto or the Espiunca fault, without forgetting the aspects of biodiversity. In the latter case, hopefully, you might even see otters.

Includes

  • Interpreter Guide;
  • Tickets to the Paiva’s Walways and 516 Arouca Suspended Bridge;
  • Water and snacks;
  • Photographic report;
  • Transport in Jeep 4x4;
  • Personal Accident Insurance.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Areinho Beach - Canelas, Arouca The guide will be wearing a orange t-shirt with the NaTour Way logo.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Slippers

From $58 per person

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 66 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Great overall.
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Guillaume – FranceApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
A lovely outing! The bridge is impressive but 100% safe. The rest of the excursion took place on a long, easily accessible wooden platform. Accessible to all. Thanks to Barbara, our guide, for showing us around Arouca!
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Sally – AustraliaApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking

Product ID: 449570

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