Alvarenga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Alvarenga

Six Senses Douro Valley
"Absolutely breathtaking. The views, the location, the service, the food. I could write a novel and not capture everything. If you have an opportunity to book the Six Senses, do it!! You’ll be tempted to skip breakfast because you’re cocooned in the delicious bedding. Resist that temptation. The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Octant Douro
"Second time staying at the Octant Douro, this time bringing my daughter. Experience didn’t disappoint. Everything was great!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA
"This is by no measure a 5-star property, but a well used 4-star facility. The upkeep is not really up to par, with mold in the bathroom, bathroom doors peeling severly due to water damage, stained towels etc. The breakfast is fine, but, again, not up to 4-star standards (including 5-star hotels in ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Paredes Hotel Apartamento
"Hotel needs a serious upgrade / revamp, walls dirty and carpets worn and dirty. Couch in room dirty; horrible mattresses and pillows; hair in beds; carpet stained, worn and dirty; walls marked and scuffed; kitchenette terrible - taps and sink dirty, extractor oily and smelly. Not to mention the TV... ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

D'Autor Village
"We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Peso Village
"Can’t beat the views or the staff!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities

Hidden River SUP Adventure with Beach Picnic – Near Porto

Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge

516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto




