516 Arouca: Portugal’s Record-Setting Suspension Bridge
If you feel the urge to get in touch with your inner Indiana Jones, Portugal‘s newest suspension bridge will make you feel like you’re on a dangerous, epic adventure. The steel 516 Arouca bridge is the lengthiest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. The builders of the bridge estimate that if you’re walking at a steady pace, the bridge takes a little over 10 minutes to cross.
516 Arouca offers a sweeping view of the Paiva River. Mountains, forests and even a few waterfalls are visible on all sides. 516 Arouca’s light steel construction allows pedestrians who look towards their feet as they are walking a clear view of the river below. If you are deathly afraid of heights, you should probably think twice before attempting the 10 minute trek across 516 Arouca. Unless you want to channel Indiana Jones and pretend you’re on a death-defying hunt for ancient artifacts.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Access
- Guided visits only; reserve a timed ticket online. Children under 6 cannot enter; ages 6–17 need an accompanying adult
- Admission
- Adult 18–65 €12; ages 6–17, students and over-65s €10. Same-day Paiva Walkways entry included
- Time needed
- Approximately 1½ hours for the guided visit
- Opening hours
- Reserved departures: November–March 09:30–15:30; April/October 09:30–17:30; May–September 08:30–18:30. These are first/last tour times, not continuous entry
- Facts checked
- 2026-09-16
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