Paiva Walkways Burn for the Fourth Time: Arouca Council Seeks Protective Measures
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Paiva Walkways Burn for the Fourth Time: Arouca Council Seeks Protective Measures

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Summary:

  • Paiva Walkways damaged by fire for the fourth time, prompting Arouca Council to seek protective solutions

  • Latest wildfire destroyed hundreds of meters of the walkway, just months after a previous fire in 2024

  • Walkways are a key tourist attraction, with 1.8 million visitors and €1.9 million in ticket sales since 2015

  • Economic impact extends beyond ticket sales, benefiting local accommodations and restaurants

  • Previous fires in 2015 and 2016 also required extensive repairs, highlighting vulnerability to wildfires

The Arouca Council is set to explore innovative solutions to protect the Paiva Walkways from future fires, after the popular tourist attraction suffered damage for the fourth time due to wildfires. The latest incident, part of a larger fire that has been active since Monday in Arouca, destroyed hundreds of meters of the wooden walkway in Espiunca, one of the entry points to the 8.7-kilometer-long structure along the Paiva River.

Margarida Belém, the mayor of Arouca, emphasized the need for reconstruction and protective measures to safeguard the walkways, which are a significant revenue source for the local economy. The walkways had only fully reopened in April after a previous fire in September 2024 caused extensive damage, requiring over €200,000 in repairs.

ESTELA SILVA/LUSA

Since their inauguration in June 2015, the Paiva Walkways have attracted nearly 1.8 million visitors from around the world, generating approximately €1.9 million in ticket sales. The economic impact on the region is even greater when considering local accommodations, restaurants, and tourist activities.

This marks the fourth fire incident affecting the walkways, with previous damages occurring in September 2015 and August 2016, each necessitating months of repair work and partial closures.

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