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Leave Porto and discover one of the most impressive wild river gorges in northern Portugal, located in the UNESCO Global Geopark of Arouca. Walk along the 8km-long Paiva walkways.

Highlights

• Walk along the Paiva Walkways and the famous zigzag staircases
• Enjoy the nature of a place located in the UNESCO World Geopark of Arouca.
• Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Paiva River

Description

Join us for a trip to the Passadiços do Paiva from Porto in comfortable transportation. Discover one of the most stunning gorges of wild rivers in northern Portugal, located in the UNESCO Global Geopark of Arouca. Walk along the Passadiços do Paiva and the famous zigzag stairs, with panoramic viewpoints to admire the waterfalls and cliffs of the gorge, on a route between the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, where you can recharge at Praia do Vau. Enjoy this journey through biology, geology, and archaeology and fall in love with nature. Geosites: Paiva Gorge (G36); Aguieiras Waterfall (G35); Vau River Beach (G30); Salto Gola (G31); Espiunca Fault (G32). Finally, at Praia de Espiunca, have lunch and relax in an excellent leisure area, enjoying the banks of the Paiva River with its crystal-clear waters. On the way back, stop in Arouca and take the opportunity to visit the Monastery of Santa Clara de Arouca and taste the conventual sweets of the region, which have a long-standing tradition.

Includes

Lunch (If selected) Pick-up e drop-off no Porto Paiva walkways ticket

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund