What to do
Most popular activities
Canyoning: by way of Ribeiro da Covela
Go to the place of Pedrogão. Follow by PR8 ("Route of the Black Gold") to the mines of Pena Amarela. Go down in the firtst mine at left, towards the ruins of the old tavern and...
Hotel S. Pedro ***
Unit recently renovated, modern lines, located in the center of Arouca, 2 minutes walk from the Monastery. The hotel is harmonized with the surrounding...
Pedrógão Restaurant
It seats 35 people and the average price is 13 ?. The specialties are "truta frita com molho escabeche" (fried trout marinade sauce),"vitela assada" (roast...
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Canyoning: by way of Ribeiro do Seixo
Skip to Cabreiros, go down towards the street to the village center to find the signs of the PR6 ("Path Postman"). Follow the direction to Rio de Frades. After the school,...
Merujal Camping Park
Located in the Serra da Freita, 900 meters above sea level and 15km from the center of Arouca. Is installed in a small grove, being a mandatory destination...
CASA DOS BIFES SILVA
Alvarenga, besides being considered by its inhabitants as the «capital of the world», it is also described as the «princess of Paiva» and the «capital of...
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Canyoning: by way of Ribeiro Pequenino
Skip to Cabreiros, go down towards the street to the village center to find the signs of the PR6 ("Path Postman"). Take the path to Tebilhão. The route begins there. (Rope...
O Ribeiro
It seats 75 people. The specialties are, "bacalhau à rego do boi" (cod), "frango de cabidela" (chicken) and "bife de Alvarenga" (steak).
Hotel S. Pedro ***
Unit recently renovated, modern lines, located in the center of Arouca, 2 minutes walk from the Monastery. The hotel is harmonized with the surrounding...
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Canyoning: by way of Rio de Frades I
The route starts next to an old cement pontoon. Ends in the cement bridge of the PR6 ("Path Postman") (height - 360 meters; approximate distance - 1500 meters; rope required -...
Vila Guiomar - Casa da Eira
It is located in the parish of Alvarenga, 5km of River Paiva and 20km from the center of Arouca. It has 7 bedrooms and 9 beds. It was remodeled from a barn...
SEMBLANO
Cozy restaurant where you can enjoy a beautiful regional meal, drink a good wine, and enjoy the beautiful and rich surroundings. Meals are almost always...
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Canyoning: by way of Rio de Frades II
Go to the village of Rio de Frades. Follow by PR6 ("Path Postman") to the cement bridge. The route starts 50 meters downstream of the bridge. The return is made by the tunnel,...
Pão-de-Ló de Arouca
From early times that these two houses of regional and conventual swets have a wide variety of sweets, which the Pão-de-Ló de Arouca is the highlight, whose...
Quinta do Ouriçal
Paiva River is a real source of life, an adventure in the white waters, a paradise at the distance of a walk through the walkways. The Quinta do Ouriçal...
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Capela (Chapel) of São João da Fraga
The origins of this Chapel are completely unknown. Not even know who ordered its construction or when it was built. What is known, is that it was made to honour São João da...
Casa de Campo Baptista
The farmhouse located in the village of Vila da Ponte mantains the original traces of the constructions of the First Republic.It?s a well preserved building...
Restaurant Dias
The restaurant Dias Parafita is about 15 km from Montalegre village in Parafita parish, has all the comfort, it is a nice and cosy establishment, especially...
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