Arouca: Paiva Walkways
ID: GYG199702-310480
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Country: Portugal
Country: Portugal
Duration: 10:00 hours
Description
Discover the Passadiços do Paiva, a crown jewel to eco-travelers and a must do visit if you love nature.
The Paiva Walkways are 8km of steep wooden walkways along the left bank of the Paiva River in Arouca municipality, located in the North of Portugal. This walk takes you through a biologic, geologic and archeologic journey in a natural sanctuary. Expect to see some quartz crystals and Europe endangered species. The average duration of this walk is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the difficulty level is rated as hard.
The walkway provides access to three river beaches where you can refresh yourself, and cafes are located on both ends of the walkway, in Espiunca and Areinho. There are many shaded areas along the route and be assured you do not need to traverse the suspension bridge along the route.
The Paiva Walkways are 8km of steep wooden walkways along the left bank of the Paiva River in Arouca municipality, located in the North of Portugal. This walk takes you through a biologic, geologic and archeologic journey in a natural sanctuary. Expect to see some quartz crystals and Europe endangered species. The average duration of this walk is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the difficulty level is rated as hard.
The walkway provides access to three river beaches where you can refresh yourself, and cafes are located on both ends of the walkway, in Espiunca and Areinho. There are many shaded areas along the route and be assured you do not need to traverse the suspension bridge along the route.
Highlights
- Explore the Paiva River
- Enjoy unique scenery along an 8km walkway
- Refresh yourself along three accessible beaches
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• This tour is not recommended for participants with back problems or other medical conditions
• This is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking disabilities
• Please dress appropriately to the weather conditions
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick up from your hotel in Lisbon
• This tour is not recommended for participants with back problems or other medical conditions
• This is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking disabilities
• Please dress appropriately to the weather conditions
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick up from your hotel in Lisbon
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.