From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour
Overview
Start your tour in Alvarenga, you'll start the hike through old village paths, towards the 516 Arouca Bridge.
Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world. Be suspended 175 meters above Paiva River.
Set off on the Paiva Walkways, an wooden walkway built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Halfway through, we will rest at Vau River Beach, on hot days, the river invites you to take a refreshing dip, so bring a swimsuit!
After the walk, treat yopurself with a charming stop in the town of Arouca, where you can enjoy a drink and local snack — a traditional Arouquesa roasted veal with a drink of your choice. (included in the option "With Lunch"). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.
What's Included
- Lunch Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch").
- Snacks Halfway through the Paiva Walkways, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
- Photo Report
- Interpretative Guide along the walk.
Meeting Location
Albisqueiros
4540-025 Alvarenga, 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
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Passadicos do Paiva
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Arouca Geopark (pass by)
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
- Crianças com menos de 6 anos
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-106551P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Lunch. Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch").
- Snacks. Halfway through the Paiva Walkways, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
- Bottled water.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge.
- Photo Report.
- Interpretative Guide along the walk.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchEnjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch").
- SnacksHalfway through the Paiva Walkways, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
- Photo Report
- Interpretative Guide along the walk.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
- Crianças com menos de 6 anos
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
