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)

![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)

![Paiva River gorge.
Arouca
Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145053/bdc5e741-4222-40f5-8514-4b5ccfe64459.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 $153

CA $170 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (852 reviews)

Staff was very helpful in providing information

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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![GA Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92810000/92807500/92807493/43f56fbe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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GA Palace Hotel

Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311 Porto 

CA $480

CA $518 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

includes taxes & fees

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

10/10 Exceptional! (785 reviews)

This is an absolutely amazing place to stay! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend for travelers.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

R. de Sá de Noronha 70 Porto Porto

CA $179

CA $200 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

includes taxes & fees

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

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

The hotel was lovely, great location & staff were great. We got a free drink of port and you could have free coffee and cake in the afternoon which was a lovely touch. We couldnt access the roof terrace during our stay which i asume was due to the weather. The only thing letting the hotel down was ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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 ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,228 reviews)

Excelente localização para ficar no porto

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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![Porto River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12630000/12626000/12625967/44d7d6e1_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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)

The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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![Oca Ribeira do Porto AT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91170800/91170789/01224ce8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

Rua de São João 9-21 Porto Porto

Stay at this apartment in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (452 reviews)

right on the River and easy access all the places.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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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)

#### 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)

### 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)

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

CA $73

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arouca-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 $153

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 $81

per adult

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

![BTTour Arouca: Ecovia do Arda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50151303/7d5604fe-d479-4ced-a808-65021d13640d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### BTTour Arouca: Ecovia do Arda

CA $65

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bttour-arouca-ecovia-do-arda.a50151303.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)

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