Arouca
Travel Guide





Visit Arouca

The Social Hub Porto
"The future of modern living - service departments with a dreamlike rooftop bar! Really young helpful ladies at front desk!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
"Luiz at the front desk was amazingly compassionate, kind, and helpful. We arrived with a big problem to solve and he was instrumental in the solution. The location is very central, across from the Cathedral, but even on the second floor noise was not a problem. The room faces west and sunsets over ..."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Porto by IHG
"The properties was in great condition, excellent and helpful staff. The restaurant food was excellent. Great location, 10 minutes from city center."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Spot Family Apartments
"Good size for a family of 4 in a great location. We will definitely stay here again when we're back in Porto!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, quiet and clean. The breakfast could have used some brewed coffee, but was otherwise just fine."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Porto River
"The location was really loud so even though we had a spectacular view from our living room there were always people walking right in front of us We had put in a request to make the bed up as twins but they didn’t ! Which cost us a night of sleep having to share covers etc between 2 adults."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead
You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca.
Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art of Arouca during your trip to Arouca e Burgo.
Things to do

516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto

Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

Day of Adventure on River Beach Kayaking and Boya in the Douro

Speleology in the Arouca Geopark ́s Tungsten Mines


