Title: Visit Alvarenga: 2026 Travel Guide for Alvarenga, Arouca | Expedia.com

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# Alvarenga

## Travel Guide

![Alvarenga bridge (aka Canelas bridge) over Paiva river, Municipality of Arouca, Aveiro District, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021754/b3b26bf8-94bc-42e2-870f-fa7f16ce84b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Alvarenga bridge (aka Canelas bridge) over Paiva river, Municipality of Arouca, Aveiro District, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021754/b3b26bf8-94bc-42e2-870f-fa7f16ce84b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ponte suspensa 516](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021754/35e95288-67ff-47bc-af93-da24e402bd05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Walkways in the valley of Paiva river, Arouca municipality, Aveiro - Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021754/95bdb251-8753-4de4-9629-04d6a7b55994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Paiva Walkways](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021754/16e64e50-eaed-4ec5-a696-fcd4f9e8a3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Alvarenga

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Alvarenga

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Six Senses Douro Valley

Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego 

$1,101 nightly

$1,167 total

Mar 11 - Mar 12

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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Adega - Cadão Douro and Douro Museum are located ...

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Octant Douro

Estrada Nacional 222 Km 41 Castelo de Paiva 

$342 nightly

$362 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Castelo de Paiva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (346 reviews)

Wonderful stay in a gorgeous location. Staff, room, comfortable bed, food (in-room dining and onsite) were excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro Baiao 

$144 nightly

$153 total

Mar 11 - Mar 12

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Baiao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)

Spacieux

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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D'Autor Village

Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto

Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)

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Villa 15 minutes from Porto 

 Paredes, Carvalhal PARADA DE TODEIA

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Quinta das Tílias Douro Valley / 100% Privacy / Rio Douro / Free WiFi / 10Adult

 Cinfães Viseu

Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Cinfães. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Alpendorada Memorial and Catapeixe Viewpoint ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)

First of all the view is as stunning as on the photos and Marcos is a fantastic host.The house is a good location overlooking the river between Porto (1h10mins) and the central wine region (1h45mins). Hiring a car from the airport and driving around Porto and region was all very easy and the autoroutes ...

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![The Paiva Walkway is a unique place to visit. Engineering in harmony with nature. You can enter the trail both ends, it will cost you only a 1€ and you can book your ticket via their website. Just search in Google for Passadiços de Paiva.

It is 8.7km long trail and most of the times you will walk on wooden walkway as you can see on the picture. Keep in mind that there are 450 steps upwards and 300 downwards included too 😎

#portugal #hike #walk #outdoor #walkway #paivariver #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/3064d081-f7b5-46b9-8fe6-2086cf58a30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Passadiços do Paiva

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Arouca.d553248635056368592.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Arouca Convent

You can browse the exhibits at Arouca Convent, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Arouca e Burgo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Arouca-Convent-Arouca.d6118304.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Casa das Pedras Parideiras

Explore the great outdoors at Casa das Pedras Parideiras, a lovely green space in Cabreiros e Albergaria da Serra. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments. 

[](https://expedia.com/Casa-Das-Pedras-Parideiras-Arouca.d553248621532486867.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

After visiting 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Arouca. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. 

[](https://expedia.com/516-Arouca-Suspension-Bridge-Arouca.d833102001192849408.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. 

[](https://expedia.com/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Trailhead-Arouca.d833103226523131904.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca during your travels in Arouca e Burgo. 

[](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Sacred-Art-Of-Arouca-Arouca.d974581344170422272.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47100031/185db4f8-0c2a-4fd8-9169-e4f3a616656d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour

$53

per adult

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![Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/2eb3d45c-936d-4d7e-a48f-bc9e49666a41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

$51

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/arouca-guided-tour-paiva-walkways-516-suspension-bridge.a48238218.activity-details)

![From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46981270/df79a7f2-ab55-4c41-9868-86583760132a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

$112

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-porto-516-arouca-bridge-and-paiva-walkways-guided-tour.a46981270.activity-details)

![Welcome aboard!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48516293/12e154fa-6dc9-414c-b328-ebb9bd5f0431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature

$147

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details)

![From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48679549/2f6f96c1-4e82-4cb8-ad42-51d45025320d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

$53

per adult

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![From Porto with Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48792001/b1733293-1e74-4491-96b8-4c3f50fb6806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

$100

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-porto-paiva-river-canoe-rafting-adventure-tour.a48792001.activity-details)

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## Cities near Alvarenga

![View from Pena village aka Aldeia da Pena in Serra Sao Macario, Portugal, Covas do Rio, So Pedro do Sul,  Viseu district. It is one of the typical villages made of shale; Shutterstock ID 1295647414; P](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124903/df6d7140-ae74-41da-8006-ac65b0bca45f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sao Pedro do Sul

![Douro Valley!

Portugal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144200/b0da7570-e136-4dd0-85f2-ea1d3e0f036b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cinfães

![Trekking at the Geopark of Arouca, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145053/4adf5c76-3396-4504-a9ca-f0fea97f3fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Arouca

![The Paiva Walkway is a unique place to visit. Engineering in harmony with nature. You can enter the trail both ends, it will cost you only a 1€ and you can book your ticket via their website. Just search in Google for Passadiços de Paiva.

It is 8.7km long trail and most of the times you will walk on wooden walkway as you can see on the picture. Keep in mind that there are 450 steps upwards and 300 downwards included too 😎

#portugal #hike #walk #outdoor #walkway #paivariver #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/3064d081-f7b5-46b9-8fe6-2086cf58a30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Espiunca

- Cities near Alvarenga
- Places of interest

[Castro Daire](https://expedia.com/Castro-Daire.dx500153)[Sao Pedro do Sul](https://expedia.com/Sao-Pedro-Do-Sul.dx6124903)[Cinfães](https://expedia.com/Cinfaes.dx6144200)[Arouca](https://expedia.com/Arouca.dx6145053)[Espiunca](https://expedia.com/Espiunca.dx3000021480)

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- [St. Ignatius Zoo ](https://expedia.com/St-Ignatius-Zoo-Vila-Nova-de-Gaia.d6189721.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Termas de Sao Pedro do Sul Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Termas-De-Sao-Pedro-Do-Sul-Hot-Springs-Sao-Pedro-do-Sul.d6223088.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Termas De S. Pedro Do Sul ](https://expedia.com/Termas-De-S-Pedro-Do-Sul-Sao-Pedro-do-Sul.d553248621532486825.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lamego Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Lamego-Cathedral-Lamego.d6118366.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths ](https://expedia.com/Caldas-De-Aregos-Thermal-Baths-Resende.d553248621560926717.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santa Maria da Feira Castle ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Da-Feira-Castle-Santa-Maria-da-Feira.d6116906.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nossa Senhora dos Remedios ](https://expedia.com/Nossa-Senhora-Dos-Remedios-Lamego.d6118370.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Capela de S. Pedro de Balsemao ](https://expedia.com/Capela-De-S-Pedro-De-Balsemao-Lamego.d553248621555818221.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Serra de Montemuro ](https://expedia.com/Serra-De-Montemuro-Cinfaes.d553248634316166023.Vacation-Attraction)
- [La Salette Park ](https://expedia.com/La-Salette-Park-Oliveira-De-Azemeis.d6314079.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Casa das Pedras Parideiras ](https://expedia.com/Casa-Das-Pedras-Parideiras-Arouca.d553248621532486867.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Melres River Beach ](https://expedia.com/Melres-River-Beach-Gondomar.d553248635974658849.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Amarante Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Amarante-Golf-Course-Amarante.d553248621532486874.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura ](https://expedia.com/Oceanico-Laguna-Golf-Course-Vilamoura-Marco-de-Canaveses.d553248621563221323.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Caldas de Aregos Marina ](https://expedia.com/Caldas-De-Aregos-Marina-Resende.d553248621560926718.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lamego Municipal Market ](https://expedia.com/Lamego-Municipal-Market-Lamego.d553248635963644503.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Park of the Serras do Porto ](https://expedia.com/Park-Of-The-Serras-Do-Porto-Porto-District.d553248635975478059.Vacation-Attraction)
- [San Gonçalo Bridge ](https://expedia.com/San-Goncalo-Bridge-Amarante.d6118364.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ponte da Panchorra ](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Da-Panchorra-Resende.d553248634329615476.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Saint Vincente Inatel Chapel ](https://expedia.com/Saint-Vincente-Inatel-Chapel-Penafiel.d6223916.Vacation-Attraction)
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