Wooden walkway

Awarded by the, in September 2016, World Travel Awards, the 8km-long wooden walkway (linear) allows you to walk from the steep rocky slopes along the river. From here, you have great views.

If you wish, you can be accompanied by a guide.

During the trip through the valley, you will get to know several geologically and archaeologically interesting sites, the characteristic flora and fauna of the area. Moreover, you will have a beautiful view of the famous whitewater river.

History and background of Wooden walkway

The wooden walkway is a relatively new attraction that opened in 2015. The project was developed by Arouca municipality as a way to promote tourism in the region. The idea for the footbridge came about after the municipality conducted a study on the possibilities of promoting the Paiva River as a tourist destination.

The construction of the footbridge took more than a year and a half and required the efforts of more than 100 people. The result is an impressive 8-kilometre-long structure stretching along the banks of the Paiva River.

Outdoor activities

In the same area, we organise many other outdoor activities, such as canyoning, canoe rafting, climbing, river trekking, river tubing and hiking.

You can also choose to put together a programme. To do so, check out Holiday Packs Portugal and Pick & Mix. Tell us what you would like to do and we will make you a tailor-made proposal. We can also organise accommodation for you.

You can of course also write us an email at info@tugar.nl