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

9 hours

Easy

Walk in the morning! 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! 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?
  • Food & drinks

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Short walk and free time in Aveiro
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

Boat ride in Aveiro is optional. You can pay there by card or cash. EUR 12.00 per person
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