Leave Porto and go hiking in the Paiva Walkways, Arouca

Join us for a trip to the Passadiços do Paiva from Porto in comfortable transportation.

Discover one of the most stunning gorges of wild rivers in northern Portugal, located in the UNESCO Global Geopark of Arouca.

Walk along the Passadiços do Paiva and the famous zigzag stairs, with panoramic viewpoints to admire the waterfalls and cliffs of the gorge, on a route between the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, where you can recharge at Praia do Vau.
Enjoy this journey through biology, geology, and archaeology and fall in love with nature.

Geosites: Paiva Gorge (G36); Aguieiras Waterfall (G35); Vau River Beach (G30); Salto Gola (G31); Espiunca Fault (G32).

Finally, at Praia de Espiunca, have lunch and relax in an excellent leisure area, enjoying the banks of the Paiva River with its crystal-clear waters.

On the way back, stop in Arouca and take the opportunity to visit the Monastery of Santa Clara de Arouca and taste the conventual sweets of the region, which have a long-standing tradition.

Important Notice:
Due to the recent wildfires in the Paiva region, a small section of the walkways (approximately 2 mi) is currently inaccessible, as it was affected by the fire. The trail has been partially reopened, and your experience will still include the most scenic and enjoyable parts.