Arouca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
Paiva River gorge. Arouca Portugal
8 km trek
Amazing place in Portugal
Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is 2.745.350 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
2.745.350 ₫
3.062.911 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (821 reviews)
this is an excellent, looks like brand new hotel ,confort

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hilton Porto Gaia
Eurostars Porto Douro

Eurostars Porto Douro

4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22 Porto
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The price is 2.500.740 ₫ per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
2.500.740 ₫
2.833.609 ₫ total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Fantastic staff and great location! I will recommend my family and stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Eurostars Porto Douro
The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels

4 out of 5
R. da Vigorosa 456 Porto Porto
The price is 2.228.146 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
2.228.146 ₫
4.073.641 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Porto ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Unbelievable breakfast,,,,is an $7 urber ride to downtown Porto. But def woul stay here again.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
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Spot Family Apartments

Spot Family Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,212 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Spot Family Apartments
Porto River

Porto River

4 out of 5
Rua dos Canastreiros, 50 Porto
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (509 reviews)
Sonia was exceptional and the hotel was beautiful and convenient to everything!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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Village Aparthotel by BOA

Village Aparthotel by BOA

4 out of 5
R. do Bonjardim 541 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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 20 Oct 2025

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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

Passadiços do Paiva

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Passadiços do Paiva

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.

516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

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.

Casa das Pedras Parideiras

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.

Arouca Convent

Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca.

Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead

Estádio Municipal de Arouca

Catch an event at Estádio Municipal de Arouca during your trip to Arouca e Burgo.

Estádio Municipal de Arouca

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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

Espiunca