Paiva Walkways & 516 Arouca Bridge Day Trip - Reviews

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9.40 / 10

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Mar / 31 / 2026

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Mar / 30 / 2026

Jose Luis Martinez Rodriguez

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Todo fenomenal, con un pequeño picnic de recibimiento si esperar por nuestra parte!! El guía de 10 muy amable y explicando todo con detalle. Como siempre volveremos a repetir con civitatis!! Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was fantastic, with a lovely little welcome picnic without us having to wait! The guide was excellent, very friendly and explained everything in detail. As always, we'll definitely book with Civitatis again! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 27 / 2025

David García Martín

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Una pasada, Cris fue la mejor guia que podíamos tener nos llevó a un grupo que tenía que hablar en español y en inglés, consiguiendo que no nos faltara información y que todos nos sintiéramos incluidos. Al llegar unas mochilas con refrigerios para el camino, una caminata amena y para finalizar la oferta de poderte bañar en el río. Por cierto no quiero olvidarme del conductor del Jeep, que nos devolvió al inicio, gracias por ese viaje fue el culmen a un bonito día. Translate this opinion into English.

Cris was the best guide we could have hoped for. She led us into a group that had to speak both Spanish and English, ensuring we had plenty of information and everyone felt included. Upon arrival, we received backpacks with snacks for the road, a pleasant hike, and finally, the offer of a swim in the river. By the way, I don't want to forget the Jeep driver who took us back to the start. Thank you for that trip, it was the culmination of a beautiful day. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 25 / 2025

Oscar

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with small children

Estuvimos con Barbara y es un placer haber estado con ella. Se nota que le gusta mucho lo que hace y da explicaciones muy interesantes. El recorrido merece mucho la pena aunque no pudimos hacerlo entero por los incendios. Es importante llevar buen calzado, algo para comer y agua. Y es una gran sorpresa poder bañarse en el río. Translate this opinion into English.

We were with Barbara, and it was a pleasure to be with her. You can tell she really loves what she does and gives very interesting explanations. The tour is well worth it, although we couldn't do it all because of the fires. It's important to wear good shoes, something to eat, and water. And it's a great surprise to be able to swim in the river. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Jul / 04 / 2025

Miguel Angel

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El puente 516 Arouca impresionante , no apto para personas con vértigo, pero mirando al frente sin detenerte puedes hacerlo . Merece mucho la pena, recomendable 100% la experiencia de cruzarlo . Los Pasadizos del Pavia magnífico, 8 kilómetros con dos paradas por paisajes increíbles . Nuestra guía Bárbara, hace honor a su nombre, siendo un placer hacerla con ella, sus explicaciones abundan en el conocimiento del bello entorno . Y una playa fluctúa que se agradece para darte un baño o refrescarte Translate this opinion into English.

The impressive 516 Arouca Bridge is not suitable for people with vertigo, but you can do it by looking straight ahead without stopping. It's well worth it, I highly recommend the experience of crossing it. The Pavia Passages are magnificent, 8 kilometers with two stops for incredible landscapes. Our guide, Barbara, lives up to her name and is a pleasure to travel with. Her explanations abound in her knowledge of the beautiful surroundings. And the beach is a welcome change of pace, a welcome place to take a dip or cool off. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 26 / 2025

David

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Aunque hacia mucho calor, Bárbara había colocado árboles estratégicamente colocados en los lugares de las explicaciones del entorno, también adaptaron el itinerario cogiendo un atajo para evitar 500 escaleras de subida. Hicimos una parada a mitad de camino en una zona de baño tranquila y muy bonita donde recuperar fuerzas. Todo el paisaje era precioso y el puente 516 muy impresionante. En el inicio y final de la actividad hay un lugar de baño muy agradable y un restaurante. Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

Although it was very hot, Barbara had strategically placed trees at the locations where the local information was provided. They also adapted the route by taking a shortcut to avoid climbing 500 stairs. We stopped halfway through at a quiet and beautiful swimming area to recharge our batteries. The entire landscape was beautiful, and Bridge 516 was very impressive. There was a very pleasant swimming area and a restaurant at the start and end of the activity. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 10 / 2025

Almudena

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Los guías Cristiana y Ricardo, son maravillosos!! La ruta debido al calor nos la modificaron muy sabiamente. Nos hicieron pasar unas horas geniales que se nos hicieron cortas. Los paisajes maravillosos y el trato de ambos buenísimo. REPETIRÍA EXPERIENCIA, pero con ellos!! Seguid así, sois geniales Translate this opinion into English.

The guides, Cristiana and Ricardo, are wonderful! They cleverly modified the route for us due to the heat. They made us spend a few wonderful hours, which seemed short. The scenery was wonderful, and the treatment from both of them was excellent. I would repeat the experience, but with them! Keep it up, you're brilliant! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 10 / 2024

Yolanda Navarro Pareja

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Experiencia inolvidable, con la agradable compañía de Bárbara pasamos un día 10/10! Estamos muy agradecidos del trato y la simpatía, y sin duda si tenemos oportunidad volveremos a repetir! Gracias por todo, en especial a Bárbara; Una chica tan joven como responsable. ¡Saludos desde Málaga! Translate this opinion into English.

Unforgettable experience, with the pleasant company of Barbara we spent a 10/10 day! We are very grateful for the treatment and sympathy, and without a doubt if we have the opportunity we will repeat! Thank you for everything, especially to Barbara; A girl as young as she is responsible. Greetings from Malaga! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 15 / 2024

Isabel Garcia

Spain

El puente es una pasada, la ruta no es difícil pero si exigente, el paisaje una maravilla. Manuel nuestro guía estuvo atento de todo el grupo y fue muy agradable hacer esta increíble ruta con el. Para nosotros un descubrimiento y un muy buen recuerdo de Portugal. Translate this opinion into English.

The bridge is amazing, the route is not difficult but it is demanding, the landscape is wonderful. Manuel, our guide, was attentive to the whole group and it was very nice to do this incredible route with him. For us, it was a discovery and a very good memory of Portugal. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 17 / 2024

Angeles

Vigo, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La experiencia fue genial. Merece mucho la pena el "paseo". Tanto los pasadizos como el puente están muy cuidados. La guía Bárbara fue encantadora, explicándonos muy bien, no solo el recorrido, sino todas las dudas que le planteamos sobre la zona de Arouca. Majísima. Translate this opinion into English.

The experience was great. It is well worth the "ride". Both the passageways and the bridge are very well maintained. The guide Barbara was charming, explaining to us very well, not only the tour, but all the questions we asked about the Arouca area. Majestic. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 01 / 2024

María Jesús

A Coruña, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Genial! Tuvimos buen tiempo y sin niebla, disfrutamos del paisaje y las espectaculares vistas. Nuestro guía, el joven Leandro muy agradable, nos iba dando información y contando curiosidades durante el trayecto. Hemos recibido las fotos a través de un enlace, muy chulas!! Todo estupendo Translate this opinion into English.

Brilliant! We had good weather and no fog, we enjoyed the landscape and the spectacular views. Our guide, the very pleasant young Leandro, gave us information and told curiosities during the journey. We have received the photos through a link, very cool!! Everything great Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 02 / 2024

Angel

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La organización fue perfecta, la actividad preciosa y el guía (Leandro) hizo que todas las personas que acudimos quedásemos muy contentos. Lo más difícil es llegar al punto de encuentro, por lo que sugiero que se indique con mayor énfasis que se pulse el apartado "como llegar" que figuraba en el enlace que nos mandasteis. Un saludo, muchas gracias por todo Translate this opinion into English.

The organization was perfect, the activity was beautiful and the guide (Leandro) made all the people who attended very happy. The most difficult thing is to get to the meeting point, so I suggest that you indicate more emphatically that you click on the "how to get there" section that appeared in the link you sent us. Greetings, thank you very much for everything Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 19 / 2024

Almudena López Marcos

Spain

El guía de diez se esforzó por qué todo saliera bien a pesar de que no hubieran contado con nosotros, nos meten con visitantes con mascotas y no nos dan la mochila, espero que coordinen mejor estás cosas de cara al futuro, la visita muy recomendable y una experiencia inolvidable, con vistas del río maravillosas y el puente colgante espectacular, muy recomendable, Translate this opinion into English.

The guide of ten made an effort to ensure that everything went well even though they had not counted on us, they put us in with visitors with pets and they did not give us the backpack, I hope they coordinate these things better for the future, the visit is highly recommended and An unforgettable experience, with wonderful views of the river and the spectacular suspension bridge, highly recommended, Opinion translated. Show original.

Nov / 28 / 2023

Fanny

France

I travelled with friends

Une endroit magnifique avec des paysages splendides Merci à notre guide Luis qui a été super. Seul petit bémol nous n'avions pas été prévenu de la fermeture exceptionnelle sur la fin de la randonnée. C est notre gentil Luis qui nous a avisé à l'arrivée. Une expérience au top! Translate this opinion into English.

A magnificent place with splendid landscapes. Thanks to our guide Luis who was great. The only downside was that we were not warned of the exceptional closure at the end of the hike. It was our kind Luis who notified us of arrival. A top experience! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 17 / 2023

Luis

Spain

I travelled with small children

Visita muy interesante en un entorno espectacular. Manuel, nuestro guía, nos explico todos los puntos de interés. Después de la excursión, pasamos la tarde bañándoos en la playa fluvial do Areího, punto de encuentro para la actividad. Una experiencia muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting visit in a spectacular setting. Manuel, our guide, explained all the points of interest to us. After the excursion, we spend the afternoon bathing in the Areího river beach, the meeting point for the activity. A highly recommended experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Aug / 16 / 2023

Patricia

Spain

El puente colgante espectacular. La ruta es muy bonita, pero empezar una ruta de 8 km a las 11:30 en pleno agosto es una locura. Terminamos a las 14:00 y pasamos el resto del día mal por el golpe de calor que sufrimos. Recomendable pero esta actividad, en los meses de verano, debe terminar como muy tarde a las 12:00 por la salud de los clientes.

The spectacular suspension bridge. The route is very beautiful, but starting an 8 km route at 11:30 in the middle of August is crazy. We finished at 2:00 p.m. and spent the rest of the day unwell due to the heat stroke we suffered. Recommended but this activity, in the summer months, must end at 12:00 noon for the health of the clients.

Tendremos todo esto en cuenta para mejorar el servicio que ofrecemos, y reajustar el itinerario para que sea lo más cómodo posible para los visitantes. Sentimos las molestias que esto haya podido ocasionar. Translate this opinion into English.

We will take all this into account to improve the service we offer, and readjust the itinerary to make it as comfortable as possible for visitors. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 14 / 2023

Gloria

Tatragona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Fuimos con Ana. Muy buena chica y el grupo que nos tocó muy majo. Lo pasamos muy bien. El calor a mediodia ya era bastante intenso pero con el picnic que nos ofrecieron repusimos fuerzas para continuar. El camino no es complicado, solo las escaleras lo hacen intenso. Translate this opinion into English.

We went with Ana. A very good girl and the group that we had was very nice. Really enjoyed it. The heat at noon was already quite intense but with the picnic they offered us we regained our strength to continue. The path is not complicated, only the stairs make it intense. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 29 / 2023

Alberto

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Si tengo que ser honesto, hacerlo con la empresa o sin ella hubiera sido lo mismo y nos hubieramos ahorrado 70€. Por desconocimiento cuando llegas al final hay taxis que te devuelven, por muuuucho menos de 70€ dos personas. Por lo demás el guia muy atento y se esforzaba por hablar el idioma, portuñol nos dijo. Un chico muy agradable. También nos hacia fotos que recibiremos en breve.

If I have to be honest, doing it with or without the company would have been the same and we would have saved €70. Due to ignorance, when you get to the end there are taxis that will return you, for much less than €70 for two people. For the rest, the guide was very attentive and made an effort to speak the language, Portuñol told us. A very nice boy. He also took us photos that we will receive shortly.

I travelled with my partner

El precio de 35€ por persona incluye los traslados de ida y vuelta, los servicios de un guía profesional, y las entradas a las distintas localizaciones. Sentimos si alguno de estos elementos no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo que esperabais. Seguiremos trabajando para ofrecer el mejor servicio posible. Translate this opinion into English.

The price of €35 per person includes round-trip transfers, the services of a professional guide, and entrance fees to the different locations. We are sorry if any of these elements were not quite up to what you expected. We will continue working to offer the best possible service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 23 / 2023

Carmen

Badajoz, Spain

I travelled with friends

La actividad ha sido excelente. Repetiremos en otra época del año. Nuestro guía Leandro ha sido genial, atento en todo momento. La ruta comenzó siendo un poco agotadora, pero llegar a ese puente maravilloso lo compensa todo. Recomendable al 100% Translate this opinion into English.

The activity has been excellent. We will repeat at another time of the year. Our guide Leandro has been great, attentive at all times. The route started out a bit exhausting, but getting to that wonderful bridge makes up for everything. 100% recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Oct / 06 / 2022

Joaquín

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Merece en mi opinión cada céntimo de lo que cuesta. Una ruta nada difícil y muy bonita, cruzar el puente 516 es una pasada. Nuestro guía Luis, hizo sin duda todavía más increíble la experiencia, ya que nos iba explicando todo lo que íbamos viendo, nos iba haciendo fotos y estaba muy atento en todo momento con nosotros preguntándonos si íbamos bien. Sin duda recomiendo esta excursión si estáis en el norte de Portugal. Translate this opinion into English.

In my opinion it deserves every penny of what it costs. A route that is not difficult and very beautiful, crossing the 516 bridge is amazing. Our guide Luis, without a doubt, made the experience even more incredible, since he was explaining to us everything we were seeing, he was taking photos of us and he was very attentive at all times with us, asking us if we were doing well. I definitely recommend this excursion if you are in the north of Portugal. Opinion translated. Show original.

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