To the Natural paradise in Arouca, Portugal
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 Cover: 8700m (linear)
Average Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Hard
Unevenness: Steep
Type of Route: Small Route
Scope: Sports, Culture, Environment and Landscape
Advised Season: All the Year
Passage through Geosites: Garganta do Paiva (G36); Cascata das Aguieiras (G35); Praia Fluvial do Vau (G30); Gola do Salto(G31); Falha de Espiunca (G32)
Management and Maintenance: Municipality of Arouca
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Enjoy nature in its pure state. Refresh yourself in the clear waters of the Paiva River.
Note the biodiversity of the place, with endangered species in Europe.
Be thrilled by five of the geosites of the Arouca Geopark, during the route.
Take a journey to the past, with over a thousand years of history.
Espiunca
40°59'34.67"N 8°12'41.19"W
Areinho
40°57'9.68"N 8°10'33.05"W
The "Passadiços do Paiva" (Paiva Walkways) are located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in the municipality of Arouca, district of Aveiro, Portugal. The accesses are made by their ends and the route can start in Espiunca or in Areinho.
Note: Unguarded car parks. Arouca Municipality is not responsible for any damage or theft of vehicles. Please protect your goods.
Emergency
Paiva Walkways Emergency Contact
(+351) 968 566 024
Police Arouca
(+351) 256 940 150
Civil Protection
(+351) 926 691 874
SEPNA - S.O.S. line - Environment and Territory
(+351) 808 200 520
Arouca Firefighters
(+351) 256 944 122
Arouca Health Center
(+351) 256 940 330
Institutional
Municipality of Arouca
(+351) 256 940 220
Geoparque Arouca
(+351) 256 940 254
Association S.O.S. Rio Paiva
(+351) 919 077 772
Loja Interativa de Turismo de Arouca
Rua Abel Botelho, n.º 4
4540-114 Arouca
turismo@aroucageopark.pt
(+351) 256 940 258