About this experience
Walk in the morning! Difficulty level is easy/medium - a 5km downstream walk!
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)!
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Traditional lunch with the locals
- Visit To Costa Nova
- Short walk and free time in Aveiro
- Driver/Local Guide
- Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- The Paiva Walkways Tickets
Not included
- Gratuities
- Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
- Boat ride in Aveiro is optional. 12€ per adult and 6€ children until 12yo.
Itinerary and highlights
You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!
You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.
Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!
Discover Aveiro on a short walk, enjoy some free time to discover on your own and you can also relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals (optional)!
Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ennetours
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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