Title: Alvarenga Travel Guide: Best of Alvarenga, Arouca Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Alvarenga](https://expedia.co.uk/Alvarenga-Hotels.d3000021754.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Alvarenga](https://expedia.co.uk/Alvarenga-Holiday-Rentals.d3000021754.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Alvarenga Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Alvarenga.d3000021754.Car-Hire-Guide)[Alvarenga Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Alvarenga.d3000021754.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Alvarenga Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Alvarenga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3fb93a8ea1170f3b110fc1063537d911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alvarenga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3cdc438d01d6800681fab44d9534809b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alvarenga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/47f6596c1ed1bbd69c3cd71dc2f9d78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alvarenga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/9bafcca6f18f5f99fa72c4e22adc63b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alvarenga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/67505a02e335b2be3d92ae2f32f50a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Alvarenga Things to do - Top hotels in Alvarenga - Top Holiday Rentals in Alvarenga ![Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10027700/10027684/9a3894c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro, Baiao £151 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Baiao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (326 reviews) "A beautiful, clean hotel on the Douro Valley. Opening the balcony door in the morning, a fresh breeze greeted me, and the sound of roosters crowing in the distant mountains marked a beautiful start to the day. The room and bed were comfortable. And the breakfast was super. I'd definitely stay here ..." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=10027684&PinnedHotelID=10027684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000021754) ![Octant Douro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2670000/2664100/2664012/1f36e5e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Octant Douro Estrada Nacional 222 Km 41, Aveiro District, Castelo de Paiva £351 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Castelo de Paiva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews) "The views were unbelievable. Staff were amazing as was the food." Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=2664012&PinnedHotelID=2664012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000021754) ![Six Senses Douro Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1612900/1612900/7d92bafb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Six Senses Douro Valley Quinta de Vale Abraão, Samodães, Lamego £1,332 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Adega - Cadão Douro and Douro Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews) Magical place! "The most magical place I've been to! The hotel is an old estate and they have redone it beautifully. The staff was first class, the food delicious and there were so many activities to sign up for! Spa was impressive with the hydrotherapy, cold plunge and different saunas! We will definitely go ..." Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=1612900&PinnedHotelID=1612900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000021754) [See all 943 properties in Alvarenga](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000021754) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Paredes Hotel Apartamento](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1845000/1844923/5daac8a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paredes Hotel Apartamento Rua Almeida Garrett, Paredes Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Paredes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Quinta da Aveleda and Penafiel Municipal ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (111 reviews) Parede Surprise... "Hotel needs a serious upgrade / revamp, walls dirty and carpets worn and dirty. Couch in room dirty; horrible mattresses and pillows; hair in beds; carpet stained, worn and dirty; walls marked and scuffed; kitchenette terrible - taps and sink dirty, extractor oily and smelly. Not to mention the TV... ..." Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paredes-Hotels-Paredes-Hotel-Apartamento.h1844923.Hotel-Information) ![Peso Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78113000/78112949/b80f42f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peso Village Rua da Quinta do Peso, 85, Amarante, Porto Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions San Gonçalo Bridge and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) "This place is above snd beyond you can imagine. Very special . You feel, relax and welcome . Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Spa hot tub .. private , vineries very beautiful. The owner is sooo nice . Breakfast is unique.. home made and delivered to you every morning… wowwwww" Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amarante-Hotels-Peso-Village.h78112949.Hotel-Information) ![Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53880000/53874500/53874408/28803106_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holliday Villa - Casa do Sobreiro Gondomar, Porto District Stay at this beach villa in Gondomar. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Melres River Beach and Emboscada Parque Aventura ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews) Spacious well equipped property with stunning views "This is a very spacious property with a pool overlooking The Douro River. The kitchen is well equipped and Luís, the host, and family were helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Thoroughly recommended!" Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gondomar-Hotels-Holliday-Villa-Casa-Do-Sobreiro.h53874408.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Alvarenga](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000021754&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Arouca.d553248635056368592.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca-Suspension-Bridge-Arouca.d833102001192849408.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casa-Das-Pedras-Parideiras-Arouca.d553248621532486867.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca-Convent-Arouca.d6118304.Attraction) #### Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Passadicos-Do-Paiva-Trailhead-Arouca.d833103226523131904.Attraction) #### Estádio Municipal de Arouca Catch an event at Estádio Municipal de Arouca during your trip to Arouca e Burgo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Municipal-De-Arouca-Arouca.d968291709555814400.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46981270/df79a7f2-ab55-4c41-9868-86583760132a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-porto-516-arouca-bridge-and-paiva-walkways-guided-tour.a46981270.activity-details) ![Alvarenga: Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Bridge Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/795835a3-0a52-4c53-8a0b-600035af3e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arouca-guided-tour-paiva-walkways-516-suspension-bridge.a48238218.activity-details) ![From Porto with Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48792001/b1733293-1e74-4491-96b8-4c3f50fb6806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-porto-paiva-river-canoe-rafting-adventure-tour.a48792001.activity-details) ![Alvarenga: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336277/7b11ecec-6e25-4db3-95a5-579087c0f9c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alvarenga: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alvarenga-3-hour-rafting-journey-at-paiva-river.a48336277.activity-details) ![Paiva Walkways+516 Arouca Suspension Bridge+Aveiro - from Porto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48692131/3029fcb1-407a-4d8b-ae01-9d58fc157ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paiva Walkways+516 Arouca Suspension Bridge+Aveiro - from Porto £275 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paiva-walkways516-arouca-suspension-bridgeaveiro-from-porto.a48692131.activity-details) ![Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48123409/770c7bbe-44b5-449e-9f58-09504fc98ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jeep-tour-paiva-valley-516-arouca-bridge.a48123409.activity-details) [See all activities in Alvarenga](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alvarenga.d3000021754.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Alvarenga ![Sao Pedro do Sul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b896fe7f5fa18cdd5a8a3dadc25899b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sao Pedro do Sul [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Pedro-Do-Sul.dx6124903) ![Photo by Jazzinto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/30b4eec02aa83bda387b2de13b1517cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cinfães [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cinfaes.dx6144200) ![Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3fb93a8ea1170f3b110fc1063537d911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arouca [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca.dx6145053) ![Photo by András Herczog](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6b20568d5796511286475b2f3329a6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Espiunca [](https://expedia.co.uk/Espiunca.dx3000021480) - Cities near Alvarenga - Places of interest [Castro Daire](https://expedia.co.uk/Castro-Daire.dx500153)[Sao Pedro do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Pedro-Do-Sul.dx6124903)[Cinfães](https://expedia.co.uk/Cinfaes.dx6144200)[Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca.dx6145053)[Espiunca](https://expedia.co.uk/Espiunca.dx3000021480) - [Duoro River](https://expedia.co.uk/Duoro-River-Europe.d553248621532486759.Attraction) - [Termas de Sao Pedro do Sul Hot Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Termas-De-Sao-Pedro-Do-Sul-Hot-Springs-Sao-Pedro-do-Sul.d6223088.Attraction) - [Termas De S. Pedro Do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Termas-De-S-Pedro-Do-Sul-Sao-Pedro-do-Sul.d553248621532486825.Attraction) - [Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldas-De-Aregos-Thermal-Baths-Resende.d553248621560926717.Attraction) - [Santa Maria da Feira Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Da-Feira-Castle-Santa-Maria-da-Feira.d6116906.Attraction) - [Quinta da Aveleda](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-Da-Aveleda-Penafiel.d553248621562515084.Attraction) - [Melres River Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Melres-River-Beach-Gondomar.d553248635974658849.Attraction) - [Caldas de Aregos Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldas-De-Aregos-Marina-Resende.d553248621560926718.Attraction) - [Park of the Serras do Porto](https://expedia.co.uk/Park-Of-The-Serras-Do-Porto-Porto-District.d553248635975478059.Attraction) - [La Salette Park](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Salette-Park-Oliveira-De-Azemeis.d6314079.Attraction) - [Monastery of Santo André de Ancede](https://expedia.co.uk/Monastery-Of-Santo-Andre-De-Ancede-Baiao.d553248635976174743.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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