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# Arouca

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Arouca

Things to do

-   Arouca Hotel Deals
-   Vacation Rentals in Arouca

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The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels

R. da Vigorosa 456 Porto Porto

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $130

CA $148 total

Dec 12 - Dec 13

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! (271 reviews)

Excellent staff! Great amenities! Bartender Matteo was great!

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Eurostars Porto Douro

Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22 Porto

CA $129

CA $146 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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! (1,011 reviews)

Staff, clean rooms, perfect location The only thing I suggest is to replace their towels they were clean but old

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

Praca Da Batalha 116 Porto

CA $109

CA $125 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)

One of the nicest hotels we have stayed at in Europe. It had a local of local flavor in the rooms and hallways. It is a very central location. Everything was easy and smooth.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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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! (1,196 reviews)

Friendly staff and clean room. Convenient location.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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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! (505 reviews)

Beautiful. Right in the middle of the action. A little loud on the street below. But expected for being where it is. Not an issue. We loved this property. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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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! (98 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

#### 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.

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#### 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.

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### 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: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River

CA $73

per adult

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

CA $154

per adult

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

CA $57

per adult

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#### Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River

CA $73

per adult

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

CA $195

per adult

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CA $73

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## Cities near Arouca

![Oliveira De Azemeis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c1382aecdec58b13568e48b90af28e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Oliveira De Azemeis

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### Gondomar

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![Castelo de Paiva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/19af15f919e94c67858c130744cc9da6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Castelo de Paiva

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### Espiunca

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-   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-Se.d6081675.Vacation-Attraction)
-   [Dom Luis I Bridge](https://expedia.ca/Dom-Luis-I-Bridge-Uniao-de-Freguesias-do-Centro.d6081669.Vacation-Attraction)
-   [Livraria Lello](https://expedia.ca/Livraria-Lello-Centro-Baixa.d553248621532956961.Vacation-Attraction)
-   [Clerigos Tower](https://expedia.ca/Clerigos-Tower-Centro-Baixa.d553248621532957766.Vacation-Attraction)
-   [Sandeman Cellars](https://expedia.ca/Sandeman-Cellars-Santa-Marinha.d6081705.Vacation-Attraction)
-   [Cais de Gaia](https://expedia.ca/Cais-De-Gaia-Santa-Marinha.d553248633928204389.Vacation-Attraction)

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