Arouca
Travel Guide





Visit Arouca

Hilton Porto Gaia
Not really
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
Lovely room, attention to detail was spot on. Staff were friendly professional. Location is great for sightseeing and evening.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

GA Palace Hotel
Fabulous!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Spot Family Apartments
Clean rooms , excellent staff on hand with suggestions on how , when and why’s … Lenor was a great help in guiding us with a quick 2 step/ on a short 3 day stay .. thank you
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Gaia Residence
Spacious room, and quiet accommodations
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Porto River
The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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.
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.
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.
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

From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit

From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

Speleology in the Arouca Geopark ́s Tungsten Mines



