Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Arouca March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Arouca](https://expedia.ca/Arouca-Hotels.d6145053.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Arouca](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Arouca.d6145053.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Arouca Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Arouca.d6145053.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arouca Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Arouca.d6145053.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Arouca ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Arouca Types of activities [Arouca travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Arouca.dx6145053) ![Trekking at the Geopark of Arouca, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145053/4adf5c76-3396-4504-a9ca-f0fea97f3fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Passadiços do Paiva na margem esquerda do Rio Paiva, no concelho de Arouca, distrito de Aveiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145053/837b7733-fec9-4eb0-97ad-b2194c8b4fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Passadiços do Paiva na margem esquerda do Rio Paiva, no concelho de Arouca, distrito de Aveiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145053/65c25951-d805-4a6a-8630-29beb702d5c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arouca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/55fa4792-011f-4a54-812f-d86fd0549491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arouca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145053/bdc5e741-4222-40f5-8514-4b5ccfe64459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Arouca Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Arouca has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Arouca is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Arouca to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Arouca Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Arouca. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Arouca attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Arouca ### Tours & day trips [See all 36 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270004/2120ed05-497c-42d6-978a-7ce257812dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch 9h 9.8/10 160 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $192 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-porto-aveiro-paiva-walkways-arouca-516-suspension-bridge.a45270004.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/2eb3d45c-936d-4d7e-a48f-bc9e49666a41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alvarenga-paiva-walkways-and-516-arouca-bridge-guided-tour.a48238218.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48516293/12e154fa-6dc9-414c-b328-ebb9bd5f0431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $200 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46981270/df79a7f2-ab55-4c41-9868-86583760132a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour 8h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-porto-516-arouca-bridge-and-paiva-walkways-guided-tour.a46981270.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Do Porto: Day DE Rafting on the Paiva River and visit to the Arouca Geopark](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51079055/e8eaf9af-269a-44f9-abf1-444cf06bd9ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Do Porto: Day DE Rafting on the Paiva River and visit to the Arouca Geopark 8h Free cancellation available CA $192 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/do-porto-day-de-rafting-on-the-paiva-river-and-visit-to-the-arouca-geopark.a51079055.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47680750/ce7b6e29-50a0-4df9-b175-af1fd20c140a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River 3h Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-at-paiva-river.a47680750.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Guided Tour of the Historic Centre of Vila de Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50139982/7ad5e31e-01e7-49ff-bf38-38bde2c41d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Tour of the Historic Centre of Vila de Arouca 3h Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-historic-centre-of-vila-de-arouca.a50139982.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336277/7b11ecec-6e25-4db3-95a5-579087c0f9c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cano-rafting-at-paiva-river.a48336277.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47100031/185db4f8-0c2a-4fd8-9169-e4f3a616656d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour 4h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47100031.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47721788/cd5f92cc-bece-45bb-893e-8b3f28cc1b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour 4h 9.8/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47721788.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48516293/12e154fa-6dc9-414c-b328-ebb9bd5f0431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $200 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Port Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51574132/c37324ef-0fb3-40fb-a0f7-c52e3d57d6cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River 8h Free cancellation available CA $144 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-tubing-rafting-on-the-paiva-river.a51574132.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Private Wine Tasting and Traditional Dishes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49514671/2125c0aa-f67e-4f46-87e5-c7c7738c30c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Wine Tasting and Traditional Dishes 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-wine-tasting-and-traditional-dishes.a49514671.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47456471/8fa274a5-6028-492f-bf56-bbe6c20061d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River 3h Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-hour-cano-rafting-tour-on-the-paiva-river.a47456471.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50168089/c3695048-1403-4a02-98b0-ce4ffdd2fc08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca 3h Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-on-the-paiva-river-in-arouca.a50168089.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Porto-Arouca by Bus: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - ECOTOUR](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52276945/3ef3efb8-47b7-4e60-af8a-73bb03e20a2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Porto-Arouca by Bus: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - ECOTOUR 9h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/porto-arouca-by-bus-paiva-river-rafting-adventure-ecotour.a52276945.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Porto-Arouca by Bus: Paiva River Rafting Discovery - ECOTOUR](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52273838/afc16644-5f9c-4adb-8194-74ef815785b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Porto-Arouca by Bus: Paiva River Rafting Discovery - ECOTOUR 9h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/porto-arouca-by-bus-paiva-river-rafting-discovery-ecotour.a52273838.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Buggy Experiences](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47875007/0b3c83be-a8a6-4172-9b83-a27fc7b4e7a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Buggy Experiences 1h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $104 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/buggy-experiences.a47875007.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Exclusive Horse and Wine Tasting Tour in the Douro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51193404/30a27423-99f8-43b4-913e-944a8a67f06f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Horse and Wine Tasting Tour in the Douro 7h Free cancellation available CA $351 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/exclusive-horse-and-wine-tasting-tour-in-the-douro.a51193404.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50727676/7339bd0f-84b1-448e-92a7-29d385decb7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca 9h Free cancellation available CA $144 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-tour-to-passages-and-bridge-516-arouca.a50727676.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48123409/770c7bbe-44b5-449e-9f58-09504fc98ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge 4h Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jeep-tour-paiva-valley-516-arouca-bridge.a48123409.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Guided tour of Serra da Freita, the "Enchanted Mountain"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52082959/9e802f65-87b7-4776-9e10-a46a5d1f9b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided tour of Serra da Freita, the "Enchanted Mountain" 4h Free cancellation available CA $88 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-serra-da-freita-the-enchanted-mountain.a52082959.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47721788/cd5f92cc-bece-45bb-893e-8b3f28cc1b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour 4h 9.8/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47721788.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48123409/770c7bbe-44b5-449e-9f58-09504fc98ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge 4h Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jeep-tour-paiva-valley-516-arouca-bridge.a48123409.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Douro Valley: 4x4 Safari and Vineyard Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51810848/7e7191cb-766a-4a70-af30-863a520fbdd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Douro Valley: 4x4 Safari and Vineyard Visit 3h Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/douro-valley-4x4-safari-and-vineyard-visit.a51810848.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1177548/8acc3939-ef74-4842-93ca-a35d1a9086e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour 10h 10/10 33 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/paiva-walkways-and-alvarenga-small-group-from-porto.a1177548.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 4 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2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/two-days-exclusive-cruise-douro-valley.a49469378.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Buggy Experiences](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47875007/0b3c83be-a8a6-4172-9b83-a27fc7b4e7a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Buggy Experiences 1h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $104 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/buggy-experiences.a47875007.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Adventure Passages of Paiva: Suspended Bridge | Porto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48543237/0c5c4cd1-4218-4994-8aee-6d5c6d9ba166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure Passages of Paiva: Suspended Bridge | Porto 6h 8.8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $343 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/paiva-walkways-and-arouca-bridge-leaving-porto.a48543237.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Arouca | Number of things to do | 54 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided Tour of the Historic Centre of Vila de Arouca](/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-historic-centre-of-vila-de-arouca.a50139982.activity-details): CA $48 | | Top 5 things to do | [From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47721788.activity-details)[Stand Up Paddle in the Douro and Paiva Rivers near Porto](/things-to-do/stand-up-paddle-in-the-douro-and-paiva-rivers-near-porto.a51191978.activity-details)[Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit](/things-to-do/cano-rafting-at-paiva-river.a48336277.activity-details)[From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour](/things-to-do/from-porto-516-arouca-bridge-and-paiva-walkways-guided-tour.a46981270.activity-details)[From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47100031.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Stand Up Paddle in the Douro and Paiva Rivers near Porto](/things-to-do/stand-up-paddle-in-the-douro-and-paiva-rivers-near-porto.a51191978.activity-details)[Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit](/things-to-do/cano-rafting-at-paiva-river.a48336277.activity-details)[Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River](/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-at-paiva-river.a47680750.activity-details)[From Arouca: Cano-Rafting - Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/from-arouca-cano-rafting-adventure-tour.a47789037.activity-details)[Stand Up Paddle Tour on the Arda River near Porto](/things-to-do/2-hours-sup-activity-on-arda-river.a49959563.activity-details) | | With kids | [Stand Up Paddle Tour on the Arda River near Porto](/things-to-do/2-hours-sup-activity-on-arda-river.a49959563.activity-details)[4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details)[SUP tour Rio Douro](/things-to-do/sup-tour-rio-douro.a51586575.activity-details)[Douro Valley: 4x4 Safari and Vineyard Visit](/things-to-do/douro-valley-4x4-safari-and-vineyard-visit.a51810848.activity-details)[3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River](/things-to-do/3-hour-cano-rafting-tour-on-the-paiva-river.a47456471.activity-details) | ## What to do in Arouca --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Arouca ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/3064d081-f7b5-46b9-8fe6-2086cf58a30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Passadiços do Paiva 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Arouca.d553248635056368592.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Arouca-Convent-Arouca.d6118304.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Arouca-Suspension-Bridge-Arouca.d833102001192849408.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Casa-Das-Pedras-Parideiras-Arouca.d553248621532486867.Vacation-Attraction) #### Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. [](https://expedia.ca/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Trailhead-Arouca.d833103226523131904.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Sacred-Art-Of-Arouca-Arouca.d974581344170422272.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estádio Municipal de Arouca Catch an event at Estádio Municipal de Arouca during your trip to Arouca e Burgo. [](https://expedia.ca/Estadio-Municipal-De-Arouca-Arouca.d968291709555814400.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Arouca ![Molinological theme park in Oliveira de Azemeis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180536/1cc7e1d8-01e1-4875-8deb-532964dcf0f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oliveira De Azemeis ![Vista aérea de drone sobre a Barragem de Crestuma, Vila Nova de Gaia / Gondomar (Portugal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182226/223af097-6b96-493a-9678-3a0f5bc6bba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gondomar ![Castelo de Paiva](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129162/41c9a067-99e0-4078-8f10-4976132676a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castelo de Paiva ![Espiunca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/3064d081-f7b5-46b9-8fe6-2086cf58a30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Espiunca ![Alvarenga bridge (aka Canelas bridge) over Paiva river, Municipality of Arouca, Aveiro District, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021754/b3b26bf8-94bc-42e2-870f-fa7f16ce84b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alvarenga ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arouca worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Arouca? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Arouca? ### Is three days enough to stay in Arouca? ### Is Arouca a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Arouca with kids? > - [Stand Up Paddle Tour on the Arda River near Porto](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hours-sup-activity-on-arda-river.a49959563.activity-details) > - [4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details) > - [SUP tour Rio Douro](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sup-tour-rio-douro.a51586575.activity-details) > - [Douro Valley: 4x4 Safari and Vineyard Visit](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/douro-valley-4x4-safari-and-vineyard-visit.a51810848.activity-details) > - [3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-hour-cano-rafting-tour-on-the-paiva-river.a47456471.activity-details) ### What to do in Arouca for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Arouca? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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