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    Passadicos do Paiva

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    #1 of 16 things to do in Arouca
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    Espiunca | Geopark Arouca, Arouca, Portugal
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    Paiva Walkways from Lisbon
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    Paiva Walkways from Lisbon
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    All reviews the river starting point half way beautiful walk both sides day trip small cafe nature lovers take photos whole thing no problem fresh air doesn t few minutes turn around mostly downhill great nature
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Walk an unspoiled river corridor

    If you like walking and being present in nature - you make a good choice by doing this walk. The river corridor is in shadow much of the day so it is cooler than many areas. Path is almost entirely boardwalk.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank 286kristinap
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fantastic way to spend an afternoon in the Portuguese countryside

    This was a moderately challenging walk along the beautiful Paiva river. Make sure you have your logistics worked out so that you are not at the mercy of the local cabs at the end of your journey. Consider using one of the local tour companies...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank JoeV314159
    Reviewed February 17, 2019
    Great walk to recharge your batteries

    A great walk in the middle of a beautifull landscape, where you can actually feel the fresh air, the sounds and the smell of Nature We were just going to do the normal walk of 8km from point A to B, but it was feeling...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank 8kiko2
    Reviewed February 13, 2019
    A work of art

    The passage way following the river bends is astonishing as are the views. It's a 8 km walk along the river, (double, if you walk back) but it doesn't realy require an amazing physical shape. At midway you'l find a nice beach (ice cold water)...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Nautillus N
    Reviewed January 19, 2019
    Beautiful walk

    Beautiful walkways! Make sure you buy tickets before going they do not sell them there. Unfortunately it was raining and cold while we were there but it is a beautiful sight.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Jennifer A
    Reviewed December 20, 2018
    Wonderful trail a must when visiting Northern Portugal

    A relatively easy trail, mostly on a wooden path along the Paiva river. Need to climb about 500 stairs at the beginning along a beautiful gorge. From the top it is mostly downhill. The start is at Areinho river beach. You need to purchase tickets...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank BShlomo
    Reviewed October 11, 2018
    Great as a family day trip

    We travelled with 3 kids (17, 18, and 25) - they loved the trip. We started on the Areinho side - which is a TAD exausting - climb of 310 stairs. JUST TO GET TO THE TICKED BOOTH. NOTE - you need to pre-purchase tickets...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    2  Thank Coelhinha2k
    Reviewed October 7, 2018
    This is a must-visit place

    We did this trail over the summer. We bought our tickets long before our vacation and received an email (in portugese only!) a few days before planning the hike to indicate that the south entrance would be closed for maintenance. We appreciated the heads up...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank PhilippeV392
    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    amazing place not to miss

    We started from Espiunca which is in fact the best to do, since the last mile is quite exposed with many stairs. I would not recommend to bring small children below the age of 8, but above this is OK. Very nice countryside, and very...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank Thierry A
    Reviewed August 17, 2018
    Great nature immersion

    Beautiful scenery, very relaxing and well maintained area - infrastructures in excellent condition. Would definitely recommend. Visitors should be warned that a portion of the stairs from the usual starting point (Areinho) is closed, due to the planned construction of the longest suspended bridge in...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
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    Michael O
    December 19, 2018|
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    Response from Craig M | Reviewed this property |
    Between October and March they are open daily between 0900-1700. Nearer the date, you will need to book a ticket online at the official website.
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    Michael O
    December 18, 2018|
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    Response from Quaque | Reviewed this property |
    It is open almost everyday unless something unexpected happens. Usually closes on some holidays and in some days of winter when the weather is really bad. You can check it on the official page but I don't think that in... More
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    Eva E
    May 25, 2018|
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    Response from FiftyFifty5050 | Reviewed this property |
    Ola We had our own car with us, so really didn't look into trying to get there by public transport. We did see plenty of taxis ferrying walkers from one end to the other, but didn't notice any public transport.
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