Arouca Travel Guide
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The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
I stayed at this hotel for my birthday last week and enjoyed my time there. The only issue that I had with the hotel was the spotty Wi-Fi. It was great in the lobby but in my room, it would disconnect frequently.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Eurostars Porto Douro
The best part was the location. Walking distance from everywhere, right before the tunnel which is where the traffic begins. Will stay here again. Breakfast buffet pastries are great. Sometimes they have passion fruit.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Breakfast inside fresh orange juice and many good options
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Spot Family Apartments
The staffs are friendly, the room is super clean and spacious
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Gaia Residence
Breakfast was great especially the staff there and the one hotel receptionist Tatiana. She was lovely and so kind. There was a male receptionist in a suit with glasses who was quite rude and blunt (I almost cancelled our stay due to how he spoke to us) but once we dealt w Tatiana she was amazing. ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Porto River
Beautiful. Right in the middle of the action. A little loud on the street below. But expected for being where it is. Not an issue. We loved this property. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Passadiços do Paiva
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead
You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca.
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.
Things to do

516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto

Guided Tour of the Historic Center of Vila de Arouca

Speleology in the Arouca Geopark ́s Tungsten Mines





