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

4.9(579)9 hFree cancellationBy Ennetours

About this activity

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)!

What's 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.

Meeting and pickup

The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.

Good to know

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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