Arouca

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Trekking at the Geopark of Arouca, Portugal
Trekking at the Geopark of Arouca, Portugal
Passadiços do Paiva na margem esquerda do Rio Paiva, no concelho de Arouca, distrito de Aveiro
Passadiços do Paiva na margem esquerda do Rio Paiva, no concelho de Arouca, distrito de Aveiro
Espiunca is a small village in Rio Paiva (Paiva River). A new wooden walkway is almost ready which will take us for a 10km walk along the river banks or you can adventure in one of the few paths along the mountain. Some river beaches can be found and used :-) There's nothing around: just the sound of the river and the sound of Nature! Portugal
Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is RM437 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
RM437
RM486 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton Porto Gaia
GA Palace Hotel

GA Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311 Porto
The price is RM839 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM839
RM916 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
10/10 Exceptional! (764 reviews)
My wife and I book the G.A. Place hotel for my birthday weekend and we were not disappointed, the hotel is in a central location, the staff were so accommodating, the breakfast was amazing. We will be coming again

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

GA Palace Hotel
Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

4 out of 5
R. de Sá de Noronha 70 Porto Porto
The price is RM380 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM380
RM431 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely room, attention to detail was spot on. Staff were friendly professional. Location is great for sightseeing and evening.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
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Spot Family Apartments

Spot Family Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,222 reviews)
Very central. Lots of shops bars etc within the vicinity. Would definitely return here.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Spot Family Apartments
Porto River

Porto River

4 out of 5
Rua dos Canastreiros, 50 Porto
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews)
The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Porto River
Gaia Residence

Gaia Residence

4 out of 5
Rua Diogo Macedo, 220 Vila Nova de Gaia
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Gaia Residence
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Popular places to visit

The Paiva Walkway is a unique place to visit. Engineering in harmony with nature. You can enter the trail both ends, it will cost you only a 1€ and you can book your ticket via their website. Just search in Google for Passadiços de Paiva. It is 8.7km long trail and most of the times you will walk on wooden walkway as you can see on the picture. Keep in mind that there are 450 steps upwards and 300 downwards included too 😎 #portugal #hike #walk #outdoor #walkway #paivariver #nature

Passadiços do Paiva

4/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Passadiços do Paiva

Arouca Convent

You can browse the exhibits at Arouca Convent, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Arouca e Burgo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Arouca Convent

516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

After visiting 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Arouca. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

Casa das Pedras Parideiras

Explore the great outdoors at Casa das Pedras Parideiras, a lovely green space in Cabreiros e Albergaria da Serra. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments.

Casa das Pedras Parideiras

Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca.

Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead

Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca during your trip to Arouca e Burgo.

Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca

Things to do

From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

RM210
per adult
From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour
From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour

From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour

RM210
per adult
From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour
Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

RM203
per adult
Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge
From Porto with Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

RM397
per adult
From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour
From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

RM443
per adult
From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour
Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

RM210
per adult
Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River
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Castle in Santa Maria da Feira - Portugal.

Santa Maria da Feira