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Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead (Areinho)

Tourist attraction Hiking area

One of the Best Places To Visits in Arouca


Address

Lugar de, 4540-257 Arouca, Portugal

Website

www.passadicosdopaiva.pt

Contact

+351 256 940 258

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (12.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: (New Year's Eve), 8 am to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 8 am to 8 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bridge (11) trail (10) walk (7)
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  • 5/5 Alessandro B. 8 months ago on Google
    That's a wonderful hike along a wooden pathway that runs along the river. Unfortunately we arrived a bit late around 17:20 and we initially wanted to walk back and forth the 8kms. It would take approximately 2h for us one way but we did not have enough time so we walked back from 3/4 of the route. The walk is easy on the path but there are quite a lot of stairs and during a warm day it can become moderate difficulty. There are beautiful sports along the way and if you have enough time it definitely is a relaxing hike! I highly recommend planning your visit here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luc P. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous trail to cover. This trail consists of 2 times 9kms making it an 18km trail in total. It features some amazing sights such as the wooden stairs, the natural river flowing through the trail and the 516 meter long hanging bridge. The trail is pretty easy since the path is made of wood. We spend 2 hours hiking. There are taxi’s at each point which take you to your parking spot for around €15-€20
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pedro H. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing hike, beautiful nature and landscape. Take swimwear so you can swim in the river beach in the middle of the trail :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J. W. H. 9 months ago on Google
    Passadiços do Paiva is a well maintained hiking trail cum boardwalk. One can walk all the way from Espiunca to the famous 516 suspension bridge (pre-purchase of tickets online is mandatory). At half point, there is a lovely rest area with a kiosk selling refreshments and snacks. One way, the hike is approximately 90 minutes, which includes climbing the wooden stairs at the bottom of 516 bridge. A good level of fitness is required.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Patrick B. 7 months ago on Google
    Very difficult to reserve a place to pass the bridge, than a lack of good information. For example we encountered people that walked all they way up towards the bridge (and had tickets) passed the bridge (but couldn't return) and had to walk all the way up again to see the waterfalls .......

  • 5/5 Emma Murley (. 11 months ago on Google
    A stunning walking route down the river with an open beach area that’s great for a dip! there are also toilets halfway along the walk. The steps up at the start (before the suspension bridge) are tough but then 90% of the route is downhill after that. We booked with a group called Detours who were fantastic in providing travel, facts and taking us for an amazing lunch afterwards. Our tour company drove the minibus to the end of the trail to pick us up - you can either walk both ways or you can easily book a taxi at the end which will take you back to the start.

  • 5/5 Stine W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hike. We were late for our bridge crossing because we parked at the pria fluvial not realizing that it was a 45 minute stair climb to the bridge. Remember that depending on where you park you have to plan to arrive*at* the bridge on time. This can be hard because the signage and roads are not very clear. We ended up not going on the bridge and enjoying the boardwalk instead.

  • 5/5 Joeleao073 1 (. 8 months ago on Google
    Difficult hiking trail if you are not used to it, you will however feel accomplished and full of dopamine once you completed it! The views along the way are spectacular!

  • 5/5 Samuel C. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing view and good level of hiking. We went there with a group and even those who were not so prepared enjoyed a lot. Totally worth 🤙🏻

  • 5/5 Johnny M. 6 months ago on Google
    Great value for money!! Only €2 and a great walk, take plenty of water and some snacks with you as the cafe in the middle is only open on the weekends.

  • 5/5 Frank van den B. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great place to start this amazing place. Very nice officials available to support you with directions and online ticket purchase. Do not be too late, as the parking has limited spaces. Taxis are available at the end of the trail and bring you back for 16 euro (nov 2023)

  • 5/5 Ricardo B. 4 months ago on Google
    Cardio check!? Room for improvement.. Eye check?! Some of the most beautiful scenery ever witnessed. Enough internal space?! You will need it. Trail shoes needed. For there will be some slippery conditions.


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Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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