This 18th century farmhouse offers an outdoor pool and a lush garden filled with chestnut and oak trees.
van Embricqs
Netherlands
I like the view of the garden and the mountain. The room was clean and has a timeless design, an eye for detail. Very friendly staff and relaxed location. A great way to enjoy the view was by sitting on the balcony.
Hotel S. Pedro is a modern hotel in the centre of Arouca, offering contemporary rooms and suites and a rooftop bar with views of the surrounding hills. The rooms at Hotel S.
Mary Ann
United States
The breakfast was very good. The staff is very friendly and professional.
Set within 36 km of Santa Maria da Feira Castle and 41 km of Europarque, Villa Tavares Suítes offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Arouca.
Rachel
United Kingdom
We loved everything about our stay.
Easy free parking right outside the property
Lovely walk into town
Patricia our host was very welcoming
Huge room with big comfortable bed, huge bathroom with great shower, all spotlessly clean.
Sitting on the balcony in the morning looking at the view, it’s was just wonderful. I also loved having a fully equipped modern kitchen to make a cuppa tea in the morning.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Situated just 47 km from Santa Maria da Feira Castle, Casa de Vilarinho provides accommodation in Arouca with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.
Paula
Sweden
Super friendly hosts first of all. We forgot a coat in the room which wasn’t realised until we were far away. The problem was solved by support of the hosts who sent the coat by post.
The room we rent was nice and clean. The breakfast was perfect, it contained all you want before hiking in the mountains.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Arouca Passadiços Alojamento is located in Arouca.
William
United Kingdom
Very friendly and welcoming owners. Very responsive and proactive, we were met on the road when we couldn't find the entrance and guided to the gate. Very helpful and kind. Warm and decent people. We hope to visit again. The accomodation was modern and well equipped with good quality modern technology for comfort, cooking and entertainment. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom were all done to a very good standard. The building was beautiful. Fantastic covered terrace area. Secure parking. Very safe feeling.
Boasting garden views, Pêssego - AL provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 20 km from Europarque. With city views, this accommodation offers a patio.
Ecaterina
United Arab Emirates
We absolutely loved the little patio in front of the house, such a beautiful and natural place full of home grown goodness such as apple trees, strawberries, aromatic herbs, plum trees, flowers... could go on forever. Just behind the property you can watch a breath taking sunset with view over the cornfields all the way to the city of Porto in the distance.
Located in Arouca, Quinta das Ameixas - Country & Nature features accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and pool views. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace.
Vicolene
United Kingdom
Amazing house with an amazing host. A true paradise, perfect for our extended family. Our family dog was not just warmly welcomed but had the privilege to roam the land. The house is gorgeous, well equipped, the pool sparkling clean and the perfect setting for a relaxed holiday.
Arouca is an interesting town with great scenery on the...
Arouca is an interesting town with great scenery on the doorstep. It is a good base from which to explore the geopark and to do the 516 suspension bridge experience. Local restaurants and bars are very good value and there is a genuine feel about the place that this is the real Portugal.
John
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Great pleasant town to use as a base for surprising variety...
Great pleasant town to use as a base for surprising variety of walks or swims or river activities in the area. In this area trails are marked out very well for off-road walks with great views and through lovely hamlets. The town itself also houses a variety of museums, supermarkets, shops, and places to drink and eat local treats.
Casper
8.0
Scored 8.0
I went for the 516 bridge and for the river board walk.
I went for the 516 bridge and for the river board walk. Both met my expectations. However, both the bridge and the board walk are very difficult to find, specially the bridge. I understand that it is protected landscape and they cannot simply build a new road. But at least they could improve the signs on the roads - I found the bridge by mere chance and luck and almost missed the assigned time scheduling - and it is very stressful and frustrating to look for the entrance to those two things. I know this is a common problem on this country (lack of proper signs on the roads seems to be a cultural point of honor, just like cod fish dishes), but enough is enough. The stress and frustration of looking for the places can easily ruin the experience and no one wants that. GPS may not be as helpful as one might think on non-urban environment. New tourists: be advised for this and allocate enough time in your timetable for searching and arrival for this two attractions.
Joao
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Crossing the 516 Arouca bridge is a must if you don't have a...
Crossing the 516 Arouca bridge is a must if you don't have a fear of heights! Be warned that there is a 1+km steep downhill walk from the parking lot to the start of the bridge at the Alvarenga entry. Also, if you take the Paiva Walkways after crossing the bridge, the toilets are 4.4 km in, so I suggest that the park put in toilets at the end of the bridge before the walkways.
The posta de vitela at Assembleia restaurant is of high quality. Vegetarian options are so-so, as is true in most restaurants in Portugal.
Grace
Portugal
10
Scored 10
I was mostly in between nature.
I was mostly in between nature. As long as it's kept like this and the aesthetic of the place is maintained ... all is great! :) Fortunately, because of this, I didn't see many modern houses, which was great!!! :))
Carla Sofia
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Absolutely fantastic place, everything is gorgeous, it’s so...
Absolutely fantastic place, everything is gorgeous, it’s so relaxing and watching the animals on the balcony with my breakfast was amazing. We were so lucky to have found this little gem. Tony was an amazing host, so friendly, informative and helpful. He really made our stay perfect. We can’t wait to come back. Really couldn’t recommend enough. Thank you ☺️ Oh and I forgot to add just how wonderful it was to eat fresh warm bread that was delivered to our penthouse for breakfast.
We wished we had booked more nights here.
Perfect stay in Arouca. In a short walk, you can reach the city centre and find everything you need like restaurants, supermarkets and other services. The hostess was very kind and showed up earlier to check in when we informed her we'd be sooner than expected. The room was spotless, and super spacious, with a lovely balcony. The shared lounge was also incredible.
Very friendly and hospitable staff, clean room with minibar and balcony. Great environment and a great place to relax. It has a pool.
Breakfast was good.
I had a wonderful experience and moment when checking out. The lady who worked there was very hospitable and she gave me a souvenir (kinds of sweets) from Arouca at check out. It was a really good experience.
Easy to find, friendly greeting upon arrival by Nuno. Check in was easy, clean room, ac worked great, water pressure in shower great, nice breakfast included. Nuno also was extremely helpful in explaining directions and parking for local sites….. 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge was especially helpful. Nuno was outstanding, as was all the staff we encountered.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa da Cavada. The house is in a stunning location over looking the Paiva river valley below. Our kids enjoyed exploring the interesting garden. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. If we are ever back in Espiunca or Arouca we will definitely look to stay here again.
Excellent apartment very modern and thoroughly equipped with electrical appliances and furniture. Excellent location right by Arouca downtown with easy access to local business and restaurants. I like TV, but the one at the apartment was not connected to any service. I score this lodging at 9.5 for this reason.
The host was very kind and helpful. The apartment was really big and provided everything we could ever need during a stay. It really felt like a family home and Arouca is perfectly located, very close to the geopark and brand new bridge 516. Wonderful surprise, I highly recommend this place!
Lot of variety at breakfast and they let us have it earlier for our 10:00 appointment at 516 Arouca. Very good recommendations for restaurants. Nice, informal garden with lots of apple trees. Pool was refreshing and adequate in size. Room 11 had a window overlooking the stream.
Of course the staff, particularly Bruna. The location is special. The details, the care put into the architecture and design, the comfort of the rooms. It resonates with the region it is located in (Arouca) in many details, without being cliche. A place with soul.
Cozy place with the most amazing 180 degrees views to the Valley of Arouca. The host was superfriendly and available at any time. We used the small kitchen to make our breakfast. We also got maps from the host. That helped a lot.
Outstanding property, with very kind and generous people, filled with wonderful animals, coupled with a great scenery, very good looking architecture, and a very central location in the town of Arouca.
The place was very nice with perfect location for us after visiting the 516 Arouca bridge. In addition to the room there was a living room and a kitchen. There was a restaurant near by for dinner.
The hotel was very clean and comfortable and the hosts were lovely. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful! Private parking, beautiful views and comfortable beds and linens.
- Nice hotel on the hill
- Large room
- Comfortable
- Good breakfast (from 08:30)
- Our bathroom sink was clogged and they immediately offered another room
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