The creation of National Road 222 (N222) – often considered one of the most beautiful in the world – was directly linked to the process of modernization and expansion of transport infrastructure in Portugal, in the context of the...
Castelo de paiva is a town with a strong connection with Nature where one can wander through mountains and rivers and where old villages keep their secrets and crafts. Due to its location and natural wealth, different people have...
Since the opening in 2015, the Paiva Walkways quickly conquered the Portuguese travelers while also became an International attraction due to their wild charm and the 8 km of constant discovery, on its suspended boards that serpent the escarpment...
Delight yourself with a breakfast where the bread is crispy, the jams are vibrant and made with hand-picked ingredients and the eggs have the most creamy yolks you can dream of, which only free-range chickens provide. Most of the...
last update: 09/02/2025 With the beginning of its territory a couple of kilometers from Cimo da Vinha, the Arouca Municipality has more than enough arguments to justify your visit from the Freita Mountain and its idyllic hills and...
The Nature Tourism resort Cimo da Vinha – Nature Spot is located in the extreme south of the municipality of Castelo de Paiva, in the parish of Real. Already very close to the border with Arouca, it is just...
With an incredible extension of 328 km2 and created in 2009, this geopark included in the UNESCO network was the second to exist in Portugal. 41 geosites of enormous interest are mapped for their rich geological heritage, including Ichnofossils,...
Arouca and Castelo de Paiva are two of the most incredible hiking destinations in Portugal, offering walking routes which vary in difficulty, suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. With stunning mountain landscapes and the fresh breeze of the...
The Wine Fair weekend is always expected with lots of anticipation by the Paiva locals because they know that days of great joy and festivities are coming. It is common for them to invite outside friends to join the...
It is a long tradition that on the last weekend of September, the historic center of Arouca gets full of life and visitors to celebrate yet another Harvest Fair. Since 1944, this event promotes the best regional delicacies, handicrafts...