Distance: 8.30 km
Return: 16.60 km
Degree of difficulty: High
Duration: 6.00 h
Maximum altitude: 295 m
Minimum altitude: 95 m
Located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in the Municipality of Arouca, the Passadiços do Paiva provide an 8-km “untouched” walk, surrounded by landscapes of unparalleled beauty, in an authentic natural sanctuary, next to white water descents, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe. They were opened in June 2015 and since their opening they have already received more than one million visitors. They have already collected several tourist awards, with emphasis on the World Travel Awards, the oscars of tourism, winning in the categories “Best Tourism Development Project in Europe”, “Best Adventure Tourism Attraction in Europe” and “Best Adventure Tourism Attraction of the world"
Paiva Walkways are located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in Arouca municipality, Aveiro, Portugal. They are 8 km that provide a walk "untouched", surrounded by unique beauty of landscapes, in an authentic natural sanctuary along the brave waters downhills, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe. The route extends from the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, lying between them, the Vau beach. A journey through biology, geology and archeology that will remain, of course, in heart, soul and in mind of any nature lover.
Come to visit us and meet also the remaining territory Arouca Geopark recognized by UNESCO as a Geological Heritage of Humanity.
Departure: Areinho / Espiunca
Distance to Go and Back: 16.600mts
Average Duration: 6 hours
Difficulty Level: Hard
Gaps: Accented
Type of Route: Small Route
Scope: Sports, Culture, Environment and Landscape
Advised Season: All the Year
