Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Arouca October 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Arouca Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca.dx6145053)[Hotels in Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca-Hotels.d6145053.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Arouca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arouca.d6145053.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arouca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca.d6145053.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Arouca ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Arouca Types of activities [Arouca travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Arouca.dx6145053) ![Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3fb93a8ea1170f3b110fc1063537d911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3cdc438d01d6800681fab44d9534809b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/47f6596c1ed1bbd69c3cd71dc2f9d78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/9bafcca6f18f5f99fa72c4e22adc63b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/67505a02e335b2be3d92ae2f32f50a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Arouca Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Arouca has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Arouca, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Arouca with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Arouca Arouca is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Arouca, and make it a breeze to explore Arouca and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Arouca to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Arouca, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Arouca. #### Arouca attractions Arouca has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Arouca to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Arouca. Looking for things to do in Arouca can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Arouca or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Arouca attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! * * * - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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from Porto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48692131/3029fcb1-407a-4d8b-ae01-9d58fc157ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paiva Walkways+516 Arouca Suspension Bridge+Aveiro - from Porto 8h Free cancellation available £280 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/porto-to-paiva-walkways-and-516-arouca-suspension-bridge-tour.a48692131.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/795835a3-0a52-4c53-8a0b-600035af3e0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge 4h Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alvarenga-paiva-walkways-and-516-arouca-bridge-guided-tour.a48238218.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48516293/12e154fa-6dc9-414c-b328-ebb9bd5f0431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature 3h Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47100031/185db4f8-0c2a-4fd8-9169-e4f3a616656d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour 4h Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47100031.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![BTTour Arouca: Ecovia do Arda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50151303/7d5604fe-d479-4ced-a808-65021d13640d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### BTTour Arouca: Ecovia do Arda 3h Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bttour-arouca-ecovia-do-arda.a50151303.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47680750/ce7b6e29-50a0-4df9-b175-af1fd20c140a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River 3h Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-at-paiva-river.a47680750.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Guided Tour Passadiços do Paiva and Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46946876/e2efe43c-528b-4df4-b38b-9dcae34351a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Tour Passadiços do Paiva and Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca 5h Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-passadicos-do-paiva-and-suspension-bridge-516-arouca.a46946876.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48145947/4e3d582f-365f-425f-99d1-c87a8ff91e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - Adventure Tour 4h Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-paiva-river-rafting-adventure-adventure-tour.a48145947.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Buggy Experiences](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47875007/79813284-1b7b-4cf2-a305-1f7e2f64a258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Buggy Experiences 1h+ Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/buggy-experiences.a47875007.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Small Group Jeep Tour Vale do Paiva and Ponte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48437250/6681f72a-0f24-4b2c-9adc-1aec83820261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Jeep Tour Vale do Paiva and Ponte 4h Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-jeep-tour-vale-do-paiva-and-ponte.a48437250.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50727676/8eb41551-42d8-43d5-8f66-71002532e7bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca 9h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-tour-to-passages-and-bridge-516-arouca.a50727676.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Arouca Geopark Jeep Tour: Freita Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48222614/8bb80bee-0c06-4390-8864-8f9feac31987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arouca Geopark Jeep Tour: Freita Mountain 3h 30m Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arouca-geopark-jeep-tour-freita-mountain.a48222614.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48123409/770c7bbe-44b5-449e-9f58-09504fc98ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge 4h Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jeep-tour-paiva-valley-516-arouca-bridge.a48123409.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Private Wine Tasting and Traditional Dishes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49514671/2125c0aa-f67e-4f46-87e5-c7c7738c30c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Wine Tasting and Traditional Dishes 3h Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-wine-tasting-and-traditional-dishes.a49514671.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48516293/12e154fa-6dc9-414c-b328-ebb9bd5f0431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature 3h Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50168089/c3695048-1403-4a02-98b0-ce4ffdd2fc08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca 3h Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-on-the-paiva-river-in-arouca.a50168089.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47456471/8fa274a5-6028-492f-bf56-bbe6c20061d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River 3h Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-cano-rafting-tour-on-the-paiva-river.a47456471.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47721788/cd5f92cc-bece-45bb-893e-8b3f28cc1b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour 4h Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47721788.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48123409/770c7bbe-44b5-449e-9f58-09504fc98ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge 4h Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jeep-tour-paiva-valley-516-arouca-bridge.a48123409.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Guided Tour of the Historic Centre of Vila de Arouca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50139982/7ad5e31e-01e7-49ff-bf38-38bde2c41d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Tour of the Historic Centre of Vila de Arouca 3h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-historic-centre-of-vila-de-arouca.a50139982.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ![Speleology in the Arouca Geopark´s Tungsten Mines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48205401/8c3f8d21-2083-4d57-9891-a316d11dd450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Speleology in the Arouca Geopark´s Tungsten Mines 2h 30m Free cancellation available £31 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/speleology-in-the-arouca-geopark-s-tungsten-mines.a48205401.activity-details?&rid=6145053&location=Arouca&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Arouca | Number of things to do | 37 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided Tour of the Historic Centre of Vila de Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-historic-centre-of-vila-de-arouca.a50139982.activity-details): £27 | | Top 5 things to do | - [From Arouca: 516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkway Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-516-arouca-bridge-paiva-walkway-tour.a47721788.activity-details) - [Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-at-paiva-river.a47680750.activity-details) - [Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alvarenga-paiva-walkways-and-516-arouca-bridge-guided-tour.a48238218.activity-details) - [Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway Day Tour from Porto](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arouca-suspension-bridge-and-paiva-walkway-day-tour-from-porto.a4840861.activity-details) - [Alvarenga: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cano-rafting-at-paiva-river.a48336277.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Tubing-Rafting at Paiva River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-at-paiva-river.a47680750.activity-details) - [Alvarenga: 3-Hour Rafting Journey at Paiva River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cano-rafting-at-paiva-river.a48336277.activity-details) - [From Arouca: River Tubing - Adventure Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-river-tubing-adventure-tour.a48336310.activity-details) - [From Arouca: Cano-Rafting - Adventure Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-cano-rafting-adventure-tour.a47789037.activity-details) - [From Arouca: Canyoning Discovery - Adventure Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arouca-canyoning-discovery-adventure-tour.a48191164.activity-details) | | With kids | - [3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-cano-rafting-tour-on-the-paiva-river.a47456471.activity-details) - [Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-on-the-paiva-river-in-arouca.a50168089.activity-details) - [4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details) - [Guided Tour Passadiços do Paiva and Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-passadicos-do-paiva-and-suspension-bridge-516-arouca.a46946876.activity-details) - [Small Group Jeep Tour Vale do Paiva and Ponte](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-jeep-tour-vale-do-paiva-and-ponte.a48437250.activity-details) | ## What to do in Arouca * * * ### Popular places to visit #### Passadiços do Paiva 4/5(5 reviews) 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. [](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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Sacred-Art-Of-Arouca-Arouca.d974581344170422272.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) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Arouca ![Oliveira De Azemeis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c1382aecdec58b13568e48b90af28e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oliveira De Azemeis [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oliveira-De-Azemeis.dx180536) ![Photo by Julia Moreira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0db55e913afb96abd8d90256da0472d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gondomar [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gondomar.dx182226) ![Photo by Jazzinto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3becd4a0999e40e36c471dd0583301db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Maria da Feira [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Da-Feira.dx182250) ![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) ![Castelo de Paiva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/19af15f919e94c67858c130744cc9da6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castelo de Paiva [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castelo-De-Paiva.dx6129162) ![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) ![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) ![Alvarenga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3fb93a8ea1170f3b110fc1063537d911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alvarenga [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alvarenga.dx3000021754) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arouca worth visiting? > From shopping to outdoor activities and history, there are many great things to do in Arouca. Don't forget to discover the area's mix of cool sights, culture and local charm. ### How do I spend a day in Arouca? > Once you've visited top attractions like Passadiços do Paiva and Arouca Convent, spend some time enjoying the food and retail options in Arouca. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Arouca? > The top tourist attraction in Arouca is Passadiços do Paiva, so don't forget to put it on your itinerary. ### Is three days enough to stay in Arouca? > Three days is enough for a short getaway in Arouca — you'll hit the main sights and get a good feel for the place. But if you want to really experience it all, plan at least a week or more to check out some hidden gems too. ### Is Arouca a walkable city? > That all depends on what you'd like to do and see in Arouca. Several top attractions, including Arouca Convent, are reachable on foot. If you feel like a stroll around one of Arouca's neighbourhoods, Santa Eulália is 3 kms (2 miles) away from the city centre. ### What are some activities to do in Arouca with kids? > Planning what to do in Arouca with kids has never been easier. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, there's no shortage of family-friendly sights and activities to keep everyone busy here. > > > > - [3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-cano-rafting-tour-on-the-paiva-river.a47456471.activity-details) > - [Tubing-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-rafting-on-the-paiva-river-in-arouca.a50168089.activity-details) > - [4H Private Boat Trip on the Douro River - Feel the Nature](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4h-private-boat-trip-on-the-douro-river-feel-the-nature.a48516293.activity-details) > - [Guided Tour Passadiços do Paiva and Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-passadicos-do-paiva-and-suspension-bridge-516-arouca.a46946876.activity-details) > - [Small Group Jeep Tour Vale do Paiva and Ponte](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-jeep-tour-vale-do-paiva-and-ponte.a48437250.activity-details) ### What to do in Arouca for adults? > Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or adventure seeker, there are loads of things to do in Arouca for adults. ### Are there free things to do in Arouca? > From checking out parks to strolling around vibrant neighbourhoods, it's simple to discover free things to do in Arouca. 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