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.
Jana
France
Very friendly staff, good location- walking distance to the town. Secure outdoor car park at the hotel. It’s 30 minutes drive to the Arouca bridge.
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.
Therese
United Kingdom
Exceeded my expectations!!! The room was fantastic. Easy access to the GeoPark. A short walk to fantastic Portuguese restaurants, a must if you want to disappear from the tourist areas and immerse yourself in real Portuguese culture. Patricia goes above and beyond :)
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.
petr
Czech Republic
quiet place in the mountains. a cozy village house with a friendly hostess. although she doesn't speak english, there was no problem communicating with her. nearby is a pleasant local restaurant with friendly service.
Located 36 km from Santa Maria da Feira Castle, Casa do Tanque T2 offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
Angelica
Canada
The apartment was spotless, quiet, and very charming. We were near two supermarkets for groceries and not far from the town square where you could find restaurants and bakeries. Parking (free) on the street beside the apartment was very convenient. Access was easy!
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.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Alagoas4Family - Country House is set in Arouca. The property has pool and garden views, and is 17 km from Santa Maria da Feira Castle.
Peter
United Kingdom
Was a beautiful house for our two night stay. Amazing garden with a lovely pool.
Boasting garden views, Loft - Casinha à Porta features accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 32 km from Santa Maria da Feira Castle.
Elija
Norway
Beautiful place. I’m gonna get back here for sure.
Went to Arouca soley for the suspension bridge and Paiva...
Went to Arouca soley for the suspension bridge and Paiva walkways hike. Our acccomodation was very pleasant located behind the main and quiet and private looking onto the garden. All was very tasteful and comfortable inside our small "studio".
Rhonda
Portugal
Scored 10
10
The 516 Arouca bridge draw our attention but the...
The 516 Arouca bridge draw our attention but the breathtaking views made us fall in love with the place. The river, the waterfall, the rocks and the cork oaks. Swim in the river at the parking was amazing. Please know that you should arrive 40 or 20 minutes before the time listed on your ticket, maybe even earlier - they will not tell you that and then it is your fault that you missed your guided walk on the amazing bridge.
K
Kaspars
Latvia
Scored 8.0
8.0
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 10
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.
Those previous reviews leads me to book a room in Casa de Vilarinho, and it was worth every penny, thou we experienced bad weather. The room is superclean, mountain view, both of the hosts (husband and wife), been so helpful and friendly. They even arranged a suitable time for us to across the Arouca 516 bridge. My daughter and I feel safe there and we had a goodnight sleep on a comfy bed after a long driving and hiking. We love it there and thanks for the big cake ... Terima Kasih .. Muito Obrigado
Beautiful place, even nicer than the pictures really, very clean and comfortable! We were there in early March and had the whole place to ourselves - the common areas were lovely and we spent the evenings in front of the cozy fire. Its a great location to explore the Arouca Geopark, you can reach everything easily by car and the landscape is beautiful! 10/10 would recommend and come back for sure :)
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