Title: Visit Arouca: Best of Arouca Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Arouca

## Travel Guide

![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)

![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)

![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/55fa4792-011f-4a54-812f-d86fd0549491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Arouca

Things to do

- Arouca Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Arouca

![Hilton Porto Gaia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69410000/69404600/69404539/be0733eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hilton Porto Gaia

Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia 

CA $154

CA $171 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (826 reviews)

Spacious room. Complimentary tea, coffee and bottled water. Excellent breakfast, with plenty of variety. The 3rd floor Cuzco bar serves great food and has impressive views of the Douro and the Ponte Luís. A stones throw from the riverside and in the heart of the port wine district.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Eurostars Porto Douro

Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22 Porto 

CA $132

CA $150 total

Feb 3 - Feb 4

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

The room was spotless. The shower was amazing. They changed the bed every day.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels 

R. da Vigorosa 456 Porto Porto

CA $114

CA $146 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)

The breakfast was amazing, staff were incredibly nice and the property is very clean. Deserves 5 stars. The only recommendation I would have is slippers for guests.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Spot Family Apartments

Rua do Bolhão, 109 Porto Porto

Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,216 reviews)

Super location. Room is very clean

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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![Porto River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12630000/12626000/12625967/a2e407d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Porto River

Rua dos Canastreiros, 50 Porto 

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (511 reviews)

Wonderful small boutique hotel. Great location and excellent service

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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![Village Aparthotel by BOA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78640000/78639996/eded5b26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Village Aparthotel by BOA

R. do Bonjardim 541 Porto Porto

Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)

Beautiful room and property. We were in last unit closest to trains so it was noisy when windows opened but we got used to it. Great location. Housekeeping was wonderful when we had requests. The breakfast was great, loved the cooked to order choices. Had a great dinner at the restaurant directly ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/3064d081-f7b5-46b9-8fe6-2086cf58a30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Arouca.d553248635056368592.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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

### Things to do

![Alvarenga: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336277/7b11ecec-6e25-4db3-95a5-579087c0f9c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alvarenga: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit

CA $73

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alvarenga-paiva-river-kayak-adventure-village-visit.a48336277.activity-details)

![From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46981270/df79a7f2-ab55-4c41-9868-86583760132a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

CA $154

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-porto-516-arouca-bridge-and-paiva-walkways-guided-tour.a46981270.activity-details)

![Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47680750/ce7b6e29-50a0-4df9-b175-af1fd20c140a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

CA $73

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-at-paiva-river.a47680750.activity-details)

![Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/2eb3d45c-936d-4d7e-a48f-bc9e49666a41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

CA $71

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arouca-guided-tour-paiva-walkways-516-suspension-bridge.a48238218.activity-details)

![Arouca Bridge Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4840861/cca18db6-759c-478a-809d-b3679cca5362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto

CA $186

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkways-tour-with-lunch-from-porto.a4840861.activity-details)

![From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48679549/2f6f96c1-4e82-4cb8-ad42-51d45025320d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

CA $73

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-arouca-paiva-river-canoe-rafting-adventure-tour.a48679549.activity-details)

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## Cities near 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

![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=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Espiunca

- Cities near Arouca
- Places of interest

[Oliveira De Azemeis](https://expedia.ca/Oliveira-De-Azemeis.dx180536)[Gondomar](https://expedia.ca/Gondomar.dx182226)[Castelo de Paiva](https://expedia.ca/Castelo-De-Paiva.dx6129162)[Vale de Cambra](https://expedia.ca/Vale-De-Cambra.dx6347347)[Espiunca](https://expedia.ca/Espiunca.dx3000021480)[Candal](https://expedia.ca/Candal.dx3000021618)[Alvarenga](https://expedia.ca/Alvarenga.dx3000021754)

- [Ribeira Square ](https://expedia.ca/Ribeira-Square-Centro-Baixa.d6081691.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Porto Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Porto-Cathedral-Centro-Baixa.d6081675.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dom Luis I Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/Dom-Luis-I-Bridge-Uniao-de-Freguesias-do-Centro.d6081669.Vacation-Attraction)
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