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From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

9 hours

Easy

In this tour, the walk difficulty level is Easy/Medium! You`ll walk only 5km and downstream!

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! Short walk in the city center, enjoy some free time and relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals!
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Boat ride at Aveiro river canals
Traditional lunch
The Paiva Walkways Tickets
Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
Visit To Costa Nova
Driver/Local Guide
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
Gratuities
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
Please note
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • 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.
  • On the Arouca 516 Footbridge are NOT allowed: pets, baby strollers and umbrellas. Is also NOT allowed to cross the bridge in flip-flops, high heels or barefoot. I also advise you to bring comfortable footwear and clothing, sunscreen, sunhat and enough water. In the event of rain, bring a raincoat or a poncho and an umbrella. Alert: arriving at the Walkways, the road gets a bit winding. If you have car motion sickness problems, we advise you to have a tablet or a pill to help with that issue.
What to bring