Hike along the Paiva footbridges trail, passing the 516-metre-long Arouca footbridge.
In March, there are very few people, which is ideal for the location (as you have to pass others on the steps).
To do the round trip, you need to start from Areinho. There is a car park below the road and a bar-restaurant (with toilets) offering provisions for the hike, so it’s the perfect starting point. The steps begin very soon after setting off.
The site offers a taxi service to take you back to the starting point.
(4) Allow 20 minutes (for a brisk walker) to reach the footbridge’s starting point from the car park
(6) A 3km descent to the bar at (8)
(8) It’s another 3km to Espiunca, where a mini-bar offers a place to rest and taxis are on hand to take the more weary visitors back
Take the small footbridge and follow the river; lovely spots in the midday sun beckon you to stop for a picnic
To book the footbridge, you need to know your crossing time.
Crossing the Arouca footbridge, the river and the many waterfalls
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