Espiunca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Visit Espiunca

Octant Douro
Outstanding hotel, lovely for a small relaxing by the Douro river. Breathtaking views, amazing food and very nice interior decor. Staff are great (reception is exemplary!), however I would say that restaurant staff need to improve on their English as I felt service is much better in Portuguese than ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA
Check in was great, with a welcome glass of Port. Breakfast was perfect every morning with plenty of options and very scenic views. Room was little dated and the area itself is secluded. If you’re looking for that, than this is the spot. The highlight of the trip in Douro was the wine tour about ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

MS Collection Arouca Mosteiro de Arouca
We had the most wonderful stay here for 3 days over easter. The hotel is absolutely beautiful, every part of it is carefully thought out. The decor is gorgeous, rooms spacious with lovely high ceilings and it is immaculately clean. The grounds are stunning, service and staff exceptional, i cannot ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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

Quinta Casal da Silva 1951
Excellent place, super nice host (Beatriz).
Reviewed on 18 Mar 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.
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

Porto-Arouca by Bus: 516 Bridge & Paiva Walkways - ECOTOUR

Jeep Tour Paiva Valley + 516 Arouca Bridge

516 Arouca Bridge & Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch from Porto

Arouca: Paiva River Kayak Adventure & Village Visit

From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

