516 Arouca, Pedestrian suspension bridge in Arouca, Portugal.
The 516 Arouca stretches 516 meters across the Paiva River valley, reaching a height of 175 meters above the water level.
Engineers from the Itecons Institute in Coimbra designed and constructed this steel bridge, which opened to the public on April 30, 2021.
The World Travel Awards recognized 516 Arouca as the Best Tourist Development Attraction in Europe during its inaugural year of 2021.
Visitors must purchase tickets in advance through the official website, as they are not available at the entrance of the bridge.
The structure contains 127 four-meter-long metal trays and maintains a consistent width of 1.2 meters throughout its entire span.
Location: Arouca
Inception: April 30, 2021
Official opening: April 30, 2021
Length: 516 m
Width: 1.2 m
Made from material: steel
Operator: Arouca Geopark
Part of: Arouca Geopark, Passadiços do Paiva
Address: Areinho, 4540-257 Arouca, Portugal 4540-257 Arouca 4540-257 Arouca
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:00-19:00
Phone: +351256940258
Website: https://516arouca.pt
GPS coordinates: 40.96111,-8.17583
Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:03
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