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Associação Geoparque Arouca (AGA)

Tourist attraction Visitor center

One of the Best Places To Visits in Arouca


Address

R. Alfredo Vaz Pinto, 4540-118 Arouca, Portugal

Website

aroucageopark.pt

Contact

+351 256 940 254

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Paiva (7) bridge (6) worth (6) beautiful (6)
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  • 5/5 Ken W. 2 years ago on Google • 1367 reviews
    There is so much to see and do here. The hikes are incredible and cater to anything from beginner/easy to hard/difficult and all at various lengths. There are innumerable geologic features and sporting activities available, plus just great nature drives. The park is fantastic for all ages.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E. P. 2 years ago on Google
    Portugal hat eine neue Touristenattraktion die wohl nichts für ängstliche Gemüter sein dürfte: Ein absoluter Nervenkitzel für Wanderlustige in Portugal: Im Norden des Landes wurde kürzlich eine 516 Meter lange Fussgänger-Hängebrücke eingeweiht, die in 175 Meter Höhe über die Schlucht des Flusses Paiva führt. 175 Meter Luft unter den Sohlen: Die längste Fussgänger-Hängebrücke der Welt wurde jetzt eingeweiht. Einzige Voraussetzung für dieses spannende Highlight der Begehung: absolute Schwindelfreiheit ohne Höhenangst zu haben, denn die Metallroste ermöglichen bei jedem Schritt den unheimlichen Tiefblick in eine atemberaubend schöne geologische Naturlandschaft mit phantastischen Waserfällen .... Luftiger Adrenalinkick über der Schlucht des Flusses Paiva: Eine mehr als 1/2 Kilometer lange Fussgängerbrücke verbindet jetzt beide Ufer in der portugiesischen Serra da Freita....Spektakuläres Abenteuer ....für ...Actionfreunde und Mutige...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roxana B. 2 years ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Just wow... The tour guide from there explains to the tourist how the bridge was build which is very interesting. The construction is massive, was very impressed... It looks even more amazing in reality. Totally recommend if you visit Portugal to make a stop here. Be careful that you need a reservation! Afterwards it's a must to stop in Arouca and have some delicious desserts. The town is quite small but very fancy and the people sooo sooo friendly, I loved it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judith R. 2 years ago on Google
    Ich bin dieses Jahr das dritte Mal dort gewesen und bin immer noch begeistert. Eine Stunde von Porto im Landesinneren liegt das kleine Gebirge mit seinem Geopark. Am Paiva gibt es viele Möglichkeiten den Tag zu verbringen. Herausragend und absolutes Highlight ist der 8 km kange Klammweg, die Passadiços. Und natürlich die längste Hängebrücke der Welt. 516 m lang, 175 m hoch. Riesige Fossilien, alte Wolframminen, das verlassene Dorf Drave, Panoramaaussichten, Rückzugsorte für Wölfe, Füchse, Wildschweine usw. Natur pur. 5 Sterne ohne Abzug.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 João C. 2 years ago on Google • 169 reviews
    A great experience in the interior of Portugal. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view like walking on air through the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. The staff will provide with insightful information and trivia and you'll also be able to enjoy the popular trailhead next to it (Passadiços do Paiva).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Luis C. 4 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Great Landscape and scenary. Authorities could have warned visitors that rivers water was poluted and bathing was not recommended. Did see any warning sign.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mrs H. 2 years ago on Google • 150 reviews
    Huge dissatisfaction. They do not say on the website that they only allow 70 people per day to walk across the bridge. When the daily number is reached, the website does not indicate that the toofless are sold out. There are no bathrooms, no place to get refreshments, Nowhere to sit in the shade and no souvenirs. It is simply a bridge with limited access in the middle of nowhere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joao B. 6 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    There are montains a convent it is a nive and calm place the persons have time to speak and made the Passadiços of a natural river Paiva.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aashish S. 2 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    One of the Breathtaking experiences...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Louis S. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Nice gathering area with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pedro V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth the walk. (Original) Vale a pena o passeio.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google • 160 reviews
    Check out my review of Ponte 516 Arouca the new pedestrian suspension bridge in the park.

  • 4/5 Jim R. 1 year ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Awesome bridge. Area needs to be developed more

  • 4/5 Manuel R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very beautiful (Original) Muito bonito

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice boardwalk. We started out intending to do only a few km; walked the whole thing going upstream. Lots of stairs but a very nice boardwalk with good views, lots of ecological diversity, and plenty of taxis at each checkpoint to get you home.

  • 5/5 Marcelo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great!!! (Original) Ótimo!!!

  • 5/5 joao a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Drave (Original) Drave

  • 5/5 Raul S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent location, for the views, for the landscape the path is spectacular worth (Original) Excelente local, pelas vistas, pela paisagem o trajeto é espetacular vale a pena

  • 5/5 Marcus Vinicius Diniz C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredible place. (Original) Lugar incrível.

  • 4/5 viúva n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's good (Original) É bom

  • 5/5 Davey B. 5 years ago on Google
    Better to hike, but if in a car get a good map. DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE MAPS!!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Rosa Margarida TEIXEIRA BRANDAO G. 4 years ago on Google
    Most beautiful views ❤️

  • 5/5 Haley T. 3 years ago on Google
    So prettyyy

  • 5/5 Paulo L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautifull city! Amazing!

  • 5/5 At H. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful walk through the valley of the river Paiva.

  • 4/5 Ribeiro 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to visit, great food nearby

  • 5/5 Quelly E. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Bring cash

  • 4/5 Alexandre R. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth going

  • 5/5 Anonymous 5 years ago on Google
    The region is beautiful to visit and the Geopark Center in Arouca, very modern and informative, with enthusiastic and helpful staff. Good place to get started, since they explain the "birth-giving" stones and hand out maps of the area and of the Paiva Walkways. Definitely check it out!

  • 5/5 Jonny A. 1 year ago on Google
    Einmalige Aussicht muss man gesehen haben und hinüber gegangen sein

  • 5/5 Andrea B. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic area of outstanding beauty

  • 5/5 SRIV T. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic views, fresh air, nice drives along the rivers, wine, and meats!!!

  • 5/5 verónica g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A tour that is very worth doing. The views are beautiful. Nature in its most natural state. There are almost 17km, not suitable for those who have difficulties. But for those who like it, and something to do ❤️ (Original) Um passeio que vale muito a pena fazer. As vistas são lindas. A natureza no seu estado mais natural. São quase 17km, não aconselháveis a quem tem dificuldades. Mas para quem gosta, e algo a fazer ❤️

  • 5/5 Gabi P. 3 years ago on Google
    👏👏👏

  • 5/5 miguel m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great scenery, nice place, fantastic .... (Original) Ótimas paisagens, local agradável, fantástico....

  • 5/5 fatima a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arouca (Original) Arouca

  • 5/5 Mazda Mx 5 ND P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Paula F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to interact with nature !!! (Original) Local excelente para interagir com a natureza!!!

  • 5/5 antonio conceição g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Taste (Original) Gosto

  • 5/5 Alfredo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Feel the nature. (Original) Sentir a natureza.

  • 5/5 Victor P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it, to make visits, with better weather, less clouds and more sun, for those who like ...... ❤️ (Original) Adorei, para fazer visitas, com melhor tempo, menos nuvens e mais sol, para quem gosta...... ❤️

  • 5/5 Eugénio M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Location of wonderful landscapes ... (Original) Local de paisagens maravilhosas...

  • 5/5 Rui A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and fantastic place (Original) Local lindo e fantástico

  • 5/5 Nuno R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An experience not to be missed! (Original) Uma experiencia a nao perder!

  • 3/5 carlos s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good pedestrian route with several places worth visiting. (Original) Bom percurso pedonal com vários locais a merecerem ser visitados.

  • 5/5 JCdelaIB A C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular. It is worth going back. (Original) Espectacular. Merece la pena volver.

  • 5/5 António B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Lindo

  • 5/5 Celia N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful nature! To enjoy to the fullest (Original) Maravillosa naturaleza! Para disfrutar a tope

  • 5/5 serralheria domingues C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful the city. (Original) Muito bonita a cidade.vou voltar a sim que der

  • 5/5 José Luis R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular, it is worth visiting (Original) Espectacular, merece la pena visitarlo

  • 5/5 sandra f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of Excellence (Original) Local de excelência

  • 5/5 Alzira G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet location ... with stunning scenery around (Original) Local tranquilo...com uma paisagem deslumbrante ao redor

  • 5/5 João Carlos Nunes C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent walk, enjoy nature in good company ... (Original) Excelente passeio, desfrute a natureza em boa companhia...


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