Paiva Walkways Guided Tour (by local guides)

Paiva Walkways Guided Tour (by local guides)

The 8 km route of the Paiva Walkways crosses what has always been one the most remote and inhospitable areas of the valley, the Paiva´s Gorge. Guardian of a singular Biodiversity, this enchanted valley still hides many stories related to its geological formation and the geographical importance that it had in the human occupation of this territory throughout the times.

In this tour, we propose a true "journey" in time and in the surrounding landscape. Our local guides, with adequate training, will make you understand the landscape that surrounds you in terms of Biodiversity, Geodiversity, Archeology, Historical-Cultural Aspects and White Water Sports.

Since your comfort is important to us, our Walking Tour on the Paiva Walkways includes a picnic with local products, water, juices and a hot drink on cooler days.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Passadicos do Paiva, Espiunca Geopark Arouca, Arouca Portugal

It is 8 Km walk, surrounded by landscapes of unparalleled beauty, in an authentic natural sanctuary, along with whitewater falls, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Arouca Geopark, Arouca 4540 Portugal

In the heart of a region known as the Magical Mountains®, the territory of the Arouca Geopark, is different and captivating! It owns a singular natural heritage, full of stories, legends and traditions, typical schist and granite villages scattered among deep valleys, vertiginous mountains and breathtaking landscapes …

Stop At: Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Arouca, Mainstreet, Arouca Portugal

With a history dating back to pre-national times, Arouca was a territory with its own identity, many centuries before being a county. However, the history of Arouca only gained prominence among other lands, after the foundation and later growth of its Monastery and, above all, after the entrance, in its community of nuns, of D. Mafalda, daughter of the second king of Portugal, D Sancho I.

Duration: 30 minutes