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

- Alvarenga Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Alvarenga

![Octant Douro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2670000/2664100/2664012/1f36e5e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Octant Douro

Estrada Nacional 222 Km 41 Castelo de Paiva 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$342 nightly

$363 total

Feb 19 - Feb 20

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! (345 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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![Six Senses Douro Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1612900/1612900/7d92bafb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Six Senses Douro Valley

Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego 

$1,103 nightly

$1,170 total

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)

Unparalleled Service 

The service at this hotel was unparallel. I needed a medication and they sent a driver to the pharmacy to pick it up and bring it back to the hotel. I also needed hiking boots and they went to a hiking shoe store bought me my size got them on sale and brought them to the hotel. I’ve never experienced ...

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro Baiao 

$132 nightly

$140 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (350 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)

We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11\. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

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![Villa 15 minutes from Porto ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24122400/24122375/5cbc5562_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Villa 15 minutes from Porto 

 Paredes, Carvalhal PARADA DE TODEIA

Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Paredes. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Pista do Kartódromo de Baltar and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)

Excellent property. We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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![Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53880000/53874500/53874408/28803106_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro

 Gondomar Porto District

Book a stay at this beach villa in Gondomar. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Melres River Beach and Emboscada Parque Aventura ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)

Spacious well equipped property with stunning views

This is a very spacious property with a pool overlooking The Douro River. The kitchen is well equipped and Luís, the host, and family were helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Thoroughly recommended!

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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

5/5(3 reviews)

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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

#### Estádio Municipal de Arouca

Catch an event at Estádio Municipal de Arouca during your trip to Arouca e Burgo. 

[](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Municipal-De-Arouca-Arouca.d968291709555814400.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

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47100031.activity-details)

![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

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-arouca-paiva-river-canoe-rafting-adventure-tour.a48679549.activity-details)

![Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48123409/770c7bbe-44b5-449e-9f58-09504fc98ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge

$71

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/jeep-tour-paiva-valley-516-arouca-bridge.a48123409.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

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- [St. Ignatius Zoo ](https://expedia.com/St-Ignatius-Zoo-Vila-Nova-de-Gaia.d6189721.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Lamego Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Lamego-Cathedral-Lamego.d6118366.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Santa Maria da Feira Castle ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Da-Feira-Castle-Santa-Maria-da-Feira.d6116906.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Melres River Beach ](https://expedia.com/Melres-River-Beach-Gondomar.d553248635974658849.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura ](https://expedia.com/Oceanico-Laguna-Golf-Course-Vilamoura-Marco-de-Canaveses.d553248621563221323.Vacation-Attraction)
- [La Salette Park ](https://expedia.com/La-Salette-Park-Oliveira-De-Azemeis.d6314079.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Serra de Montemuro ](https://expedia.com/Serra-De-Montemuro-Cinfaes.d553248634316166023.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Amarante Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Amarante-Golf-Course-Amarante.d553248621532486874.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Casa das Pedras Parideiras ](https://expedia.com/Casa-Das-Pedras-Parideiras-Arouca.d553248621532486867.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)
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