Alvarenga

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Alvarenga bridge (aka Canelas bridge) over Paiva river, Municipality of Arouca, Aveiro District, Portugal
Alvarenga bridge (aka Canelas bridge) over Paiva river, Municipality of Arouca, Aveiro District, Portugal
Ponte suspensa 516
Walkways in the valley of Paiva river, Arouca municipality, Aveiro - Portugal
Paiva Walkways

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Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses Douro Valley

5 out of 5
Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego
The price is CA $1,507 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
CA $1,507
CA $1,597 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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Octant Douro

Octant Douro

5 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 222 Km 41 Castelo de Paiva
The price is CA $468 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
CA $468
CA $496 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Castelo de Paiva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (347 reviews)
Wonderful stay in a gorgeous location. Staff, room, comfortable bed, food (in-room dining and onsite) were excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Octant Douro
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

5 out of 5
Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro Baiao
The price is CA $219 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
CA $219
CA $232 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA
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D'Autor Village

D'Autor Village

4 out of 5
Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto
Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

D'Autor Village
Villa 15 minutes from Porto

Villa 15 minutes from Porto

Paredes, Carvalhal PARADA DE TODEIA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Paredes. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Pista do Kartódromo de Baltar and ...
Villa 15 minutes from Porto
Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro

Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro

Gondomar Porto District
Book a stay at this beach villa in Gondomar. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Melres River Beach and Emboscada Parque Aventura ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Spacious well equipped property with stunning views
This is a very spacious property with a pool overlooking The Douro River. The kitchen is well equipped and Luís, the host, and family were helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Thoroughly recommended!

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro
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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(1 review)

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

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

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

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 studying the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca during your travels in Arouca e Burgo.

Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca

Things to do

Alvarenga: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River

Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit

CA $73
per adult
Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit
From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

CA $153
per adult
From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour
Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

CA $73
per adult
Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River
Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

CA $70
per adult
Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge
From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

CA $73
per adult
From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour
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4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature

CA $201
per adult
4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature
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Cities near Alvarenga

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

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