Paiva Walkways Private Tour
Passadiços do Paiva won the Best Adventure Attraction Award. It is the first worldwide recognition of this tourist attraction in Arouca that has already received almost one million visitors. The Project has almost nine kilometers of paths of dirt and wooden staircases THE WALKWAYS Passadiços do Paiva won the Best Adventure Attraction Award. It is the first worldwide recognition of this tourist attraction in Arouca that has already received almost one million visitors. The Project has almost nine kilometers of paths of dirt and wooden staircases Paiva Walkways are located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in Arouca municipality, Aveiro, Portugal. They are 8 km that provide a walk “untouched”, surrounded by unique beauty of landscapes, in an authentic natural sanctuary along the brave waters downhills, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe. The route extends from the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, lying between them, the Vau beach. A journey through biology, geology and archeology that will remain, of course, in heart, soul and in mind of any nature lover. Departure: Areinho / Espiunca Distance to Cover: 8700m (linear) Average Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes Difficulty Level: Hard Unevenness: Steep Type of Route: Small Route Scope: Sports, Culture, Environment and Landscape Advised Season: All the Year Passage through Geosites: Garganta do Paiva (G36); Cascata das Aguieiras (G35); Praia Fluvial do Vau (G30); Gola do Salto(G31); Falha de Espiunca (G32) Management and Maintenance: Municipality of Arouca Walk in group Walk on the walkway between sunrise and sunset Walk always in the walkway Wear appropriate clothing and footwear Observe the fauna from the distance and do not damage the flora Do not leave trash in Included All taxes, fees and handling charges Entrance fees Fuel surcharge National Park fees TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee Bottled water Admission ticket Driver/escort Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected) Private tour Transport by private vehicle Not Included Food and drinks Gratuities