The Passadiços do Paiva are located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in the municipality of Arouca, district of Aveiro. It is 8 km that provide an "untouched" walk, surrounded by landscapes of unparalleled beauty, in an authentic natural sanctuary, next to wild waterfalls, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe. The trail stretches between the fluvial beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, and between the two, the beach of Vau. A journey through biology, geology and archaeology that will stay for sure in the heart, soul and mind of any nature lover.
Come visit us and discover, also, the remaining territory of Arouca Geopark, recognized by UNESCO as a Geological Heritage of Humanity.
Departure and arrival: Espiunca / Areínho
Scope: Cultural, Environmental, Landscape and Sports
Type of trail: Short route
Distance: 8000m (straight line)
Duration of the trail: about 2h30m
Level of difficulty: High
Drops: Very steep
Advisable time of year: All year round
Geosite: Paiva gorge (G36); Aguieiras waterfall (G35); Vau recreation and leisure area (G30); Gola do Salto (G31); Espiunca fault (G32)
GPS coordinates of the ends of the walkway:
Espiunca: 40°59 ' 34.67 "N 8°12 ' 41.19 "W
Areinho: 40°57 ' 9.68 "N 8°10' 33.05 "W
Contacts
Interactive Tourism Shop of Arouca
Rua Abel Botelho, n.º 4
4540-114 Arouca
Tel.: 256 940 258
(in passadicosdopaiva.pt)